- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westerville, OH
Westerville Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Westerville Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390450404566
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westerville Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westerville Central High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westerville Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450404566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Westerville Central High School held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 92.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 390450404566 · Westerville, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,485 enr · 16.1:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Westerville Central High School held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 92.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Westerville Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- This school
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- Blendon Middle 609
Blendon Middle School
609 students
What this shows Westerville Central High School reports 1,485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westerville Central High School compares
Westerville Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,485
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Westerville Central High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westerville Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blendon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westerville Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Westerville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westerville Central High School
How many students attend Westerville Central High School?
Westerville Central High School has 1,485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,558 (2022-23) → 1,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerville Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westerville Central High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westerville Central High School?
23.5% of students at Westerville Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westerville Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Westerville Central High School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westerville Central High School?
Westerville Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westerville Central High School rank among high schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westerville Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Westerville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Westerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Westerville Central High School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Genoa Middle School (702 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.