Portsmouth West High School

15332 Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663

www.westsenators.org

331 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Portsmouth West High School, located in West Portsmouth, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for the Washington-Nile Local School District. As the home of the "Senators," the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, fostering a community-focused environment typical of smaller districts in Scioto County. The campus serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Portsmouth West High School maintains a vibrant school spirit centered on its athletic programs, arts, and various student organizations. The school utilizes its official website, [westsenators.org](http://www.westsenators.org), as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to access academic calendars, faculty directories, and updates regarding district activities. By balancing traditional instruction with modern student life, the institution plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the West Portsmouth community.

331

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portsmouth West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
311 (94.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Hispanic
7 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Washington-Nile Local
Phone:	(740)858-1103
Website:	http://www.westsenators.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 102

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 71