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West High School
High School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District high school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
179 S Powell Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2021)
- 56.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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).
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Where West High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,158
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Heights High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,377 | Compare → |
| Briggs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 976 | Compare → |
| Bridge Gate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Capital High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #111 of 114
- District spending per student
- $22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West High School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West High School
West High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 773 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,394 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West High School
What grades does West High School serve?
West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West High School?
West High School has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West High School rank in OH?
West High School ranks #3,394 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West High School a charter school?
No, West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West High School a Title I school?
No, West High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.0%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5956
- 4-Year Graduation
- 56.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43204)
- 43,444
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 43204; 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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