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#1349 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 39% in state

Worthington Kilbourne High School

High School · Worthington City · Worthington, OH

A Worthington City high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

991 MacGregor Avenue, Worthington, OH 43085

  • Math 56% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency69% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$15,189
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Worthington Kilbourne High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency56%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (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

30.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Worthington Kilbourne 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 7Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,410/100K

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

$112,474

Median home value

$373,300

Median rent

$1,405/mo

College educated

61.8%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·113 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·34 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
High Street Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–122.0 mi93Compare →
Ohio Connections Academy IncCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–122.3 mi5,305Compare →
Dublin Scioto High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.4 mi1,408Compare →
Thomas Worthington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.4 mi1,738Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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

Worthington City

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#15 of 19
District spending per student
$15,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Worthington Kilbourne High School

Worthington Kilbourne High School is a public high school in Worthington, OH, part of Worthington City, serving approximately 1,561 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,349 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Worthington Kilbourne High School

What grades does Worthington Kilbourne High School serve?

Worthington Kilbourne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Worthington Kilbourne High School?

Worthington Kilbourne High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Kilbourne High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Kilbourne High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Worthington Kilbourne High School rank in OH?

Worthington Kilbourne High School ranks #1,349 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Worthington Kilbourne High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Worthington Kilbourne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Worthington Kilbourne High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Worthington Kilbourne High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Worthington Kilbourne High School a charter school?

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

Is Worthington Kilbourne High School a Title I school?

No, Worthington Kilbourne High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worthington Kilbourne High School?

30.4% of students at Worthington Kilbourne 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
1,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 43085)
26,154
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
39.4
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 43085; 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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