Enrollment
1,587
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westerville, OH
Westerville-North High School
Federal NCES profile for Westerville-North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390450401961
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westerville-North High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westerville-North High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westerville-North High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westerville-North High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westerville-North High School
Westerville-North High School is a large high school in Westerville, Ohio, enrolling 1,587 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,587 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Westerville's high schools, it stands alongside Westerville-South High School (1,509 students): Westerville-North High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16.6:1).
Westerville City also operates Westerville-South High School (1,509 students) and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students) alongside Westerville-North 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-North High School compares
Westerville-North 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 24% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 51.4%
African American 28.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Westerville-North High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerville City, which includes Westerville-North 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-North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blendon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westerville-North 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
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~1,587 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westerville-North High School
How many students attend Westerville-North High School?
Westerville-North High School has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westerville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerville-North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westerville-North High School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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-North High School?
23.9% of students at Westerville-North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westerville-North High School?
The largest demographic group at Westerville-North High School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westerville-North High School?
Westerville-North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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-North High School rank among high schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westerville-North High School ranks #3 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-North High School a good school?
Westerville-North High School earns 40/100 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-North High School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), Westerville Central High School (1,485 students), and Genoa Middle School (702 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.
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