Lakota West High School

8940 Union Centre Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069

2,968 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakota West High School, located in West Chester, Ohio, is a prominent public secondary institution serving students in grades 9–12 within the Lakota Local School District. Known for its large campus and comprehensive academic offerings, the school provides a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and rigorous college-preparatory curricula designed to challenge its diverse student body. Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, boasting highly competitive athletic teams and an award-winning performing arts program, particularly its marching band and theater departments.

The school serves as a central hub for the West Chester community, emphasizing a philosophy of "One Lakota" that focuses on inclusive excellence and student development. With a significant emphasis on technology integration and modern learning environments, Lakota West consistently aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce. Its status as one of the largest high schools in the state allows it to provide extensive resources, specialized clubs, and a vibrant social atmosphere that supports a wide range of student interests and career aspirations.

2,968

Total Students

105.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakota West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,594
Hispanic	399
Black	471
Asian	344
Two or More	155
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,594 (53.7%)
Black
471 (15.9%)
Hispanic
399 (13.4%)
Asian
344 (11.6%)
Two or More
155 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)874-5699
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,968
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	861
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 716

Grade 10 744

Grade 11 733

Grade 12 775