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#1728 of 3,441 schools in OH

Westerville Central High School

High School · Westerville City · Westerville, OH

A Westerville City high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7118 Mount Royal Ave, Westerville, OH 43082

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation29.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$14,875
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Westerville Central High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 59% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Westerville Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westerville), 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

$147,188

Median home value

$433,400

Median rent

$1,696/mo

College educated

68.3%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westerville-north High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.6 mi1,542Compare →
Westerville-south High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.8 mi1,485Compare →
Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8privatePK–123.9 mi179Compare →
Orange High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.1 mi1,967Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Westerville City

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#15 of 23
District spending per student
$14,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westerville Central High School is listed in Westerville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westerville Central High School

Westerville Central High School is a public high school in Westerville, OH, part of Westerville City, serving approximately 1,500 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,728 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westerville Central High School

What grades does Westerville Central High School serve?

Westerville Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westerville Central High School?

Westerville Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerville Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westerville Central High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westerville Central High School rank in OH?

Westerville Central High School ranks #1,728 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Westerville Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westerville Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Westerville Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westerville Central High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Westerville Central High School a charter school?

No, Westerville Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westerville Central High School a Title I school?

No, Westerville Central High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westerville Central High School?

35.1% of students at Westerville Central 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
1,500
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 43082)
33,799
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
43.1
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 43082; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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