- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westerville, OH
Westerville-South High School
Federal NCES profile for Westerville-South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390450401962
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westerville-South High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westerville-South High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westerville-South High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Westerville-South High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.2 → 90.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390450401962 · Westerville, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,509 enr · 16.6:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Westerville-South High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.2 → 90.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Westerville-South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- This school
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
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-South High School reports 1,509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westerville-South High School compares
Westerville-South 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,509
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Westerville-South High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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-South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Smaller | Lower 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-South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~1,509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westerville-South High School
How many students attend Westerville-South High School?
Westerville-South High School has 1,509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,512 (2022-23) → 1,485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerville-South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westerville-South High School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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-South High School?
32.1% of students at Westerville-South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westerville-South High School?
The largest demographic group at Westerville-South High School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westerville-South High School?
Westerville-South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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-South High School rank among high schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westerville-South High School ranks #2 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-South High School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville Central High School (1,485 students), and Genoa Middle School (702 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.