Enrollment
1,485
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390450404566
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westerville Central High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westerville Central High School
Westerville Central High School is a large high school in Westerville, Ohio, enrolling 1,485 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,485 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Westerville's high schools, it stands alongside Westerville-North High School (1,587 students): Westerville Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 18:1).
Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students) and Westerville-South High School (1,509 students) alongside Westerville Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westerville Central High School compares
Westerville Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerville City, which includes Westerville Central High School.
$13,682
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 22.7%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westerville Central High School a good school?
Westerville Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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