Excellent
#732 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 21% in state
West Geauga High School
High School · West Geauga Local · Chesterland, OH
A West Geauga Local high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13401 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Geauga High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Geauga High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,740
Median home value
$311,400
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame-cathedral Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Gilmour AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Geauga Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Geauga High School is listed in West Geauga Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Geauga High School
West Geauga High School is a public high school in Chesterland, OH, part of West Geauga Local, serving approximately 660 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Geauga High School
What grades does West Geauga High School serve?
West Geauga High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Geauga High School?
West Geauga High School has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Geauga High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Geauga High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Geauga High School rank in OH?
West Geauga High School ranks #732 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West Geauga High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Geauga High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Geauga High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Geauga High School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Geauga High School a charter school?
No, West Geauga High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Geauga High School a Title I school?
No, West Geauga High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Geauga High School?
13.9% of students at West Geauga High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Geauga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (440) 729-5950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44026)
- 10,722
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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