Westerville City School District
School District · Westerville, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#305 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,875
+$218 vs Ohio median
District size
14,533 students
Much larger than Ohio median
About Westerville City
Westerville City is a Westerville, Ohio school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 14,533 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $14,875 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Westerville City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Emerson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Westerville City students show an average math proficiency of 65.2% and ELA proficiency of 69.0%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Westerville City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westerville City with test data.
Schools in Westerville City
23 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Westerville
- Total Enrollment
- 14,533
- Teachers (FTE)
- 844
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westerville City?
Westerville City has 23 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westerville City?
The average composite rating for Westerville City is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westerville City?
Westerville City spends $14,875 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westerville City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westerville City is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westerville City?
Emerson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Westerville City with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Westerville City?
Across schools in Westerville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westerville City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Westerville City has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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