Enrollment
1,623
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Federal NCES profile for Worthington Kilbourne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451304479
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthington Kilbourne High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #11 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthington Kilbourne High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Kilbourne High School ranks #11 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451304479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worthington Kilbourne High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worthington Kilbourne High School
Worthington Kilbourne High School is a large high school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 1,623 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,623 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's high schools, it stands alongside Franklin Heights High School (1,398 students): Worthington Kilbourne High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 20.6:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthingway Middle School (640 students) alongside Worthington Kilbourne 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 Worthington Kilbourne High School compares
Worthington Kilbourne 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,623 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,623
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$14,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Worthington Kilbourne High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Worthington Kilbourne High School.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 Worthington Kilbourne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthington Kilbourne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Independence High School
Standard public school
852 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Worthington Kilbourne High School
How many students attend Worthington Kilbourne High School?
Worthington Kilbourne High School has 1,623 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Kilbourne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Kilbourne High School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthington Kilbourne High School?
20.2% of students at Worthington Kilbourne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthington Kilbourne High School?
The largest demographic group at Worthington Kilbourne High School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthington Kilbourne High School?
Worthington Kilbourne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Worthington Kilbourne High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Kilbourne High School ranks #11 of 44 high schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
Is Worthington Kilbourne High School a good school?
Worthington Kilbourne High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. 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 Worthington City?
Besides Worthington Kilbourne High School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthingway Middle School (640 students), and Mccord Middle School (636 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.
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