Westerville Central High School

7118 Mount Royal Ave
Westerville, OH 43082

1,485 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westerville Central High School, located in Westerville, Ohio, is one of three high schools serving the Westerville City School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college credit opportunities, and specialized career-technical programs. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational environment that encourages student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Westerville Central is recognized for its commitment to community and school spirit. The facility itself provides a modern learning environment designed to support collaboration and student success. As part of a larger district dedicated to academic excellence and inclusivity, the school maintains a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves higher education, military service, or entering the workforce.

1,485

Total Students

89.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westerville Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	755
Hispanic	155
Black	393
Asian	57
Two or More	125

White
755 (50.8%)
Black
393 (26.5%)
Hispanic
155 (10.4%)
Two or More
125 (8.4%)
Asian
57 (3.8%)

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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-6800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 9 411

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 335