West High School

West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
179 S Powell Ave,  Columbus, OH
Columbus City School District
3.0
5.0
912 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gregory Costello
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.09
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.09
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
38.4%
Hispanic
35%
White
17.4%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 65 Students
Columbus State Community College 54 Students
Ohio University 35 Students
Otterbein University 29 Students
Capital University 24 Students
University of Cincinnati 22 Students
The University of Akron 20 Students
Bowling Green State University 18 Students
Miami University 17 Students
Cleveland State University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 22 Students
Business 14 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Accounting 5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 52 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/10/2020
I loved how connected the teachers were to their students and how dedicated they were to their jobs. Changes I would like to see is with the students and the way they act during school.
4.0 Senior
5/28/2020
West High school was my first school when I arrived in the United States from Kenya. I liked how I was welcomed by my teachers and student. Fighting was a thing that I wish reduced in my beautiful school
4.0 Junior
6/2/2018
I love the theatre and sports there, I also have access to a lot of help if needed, and I have tons of friends that support me. Bullying is not as high as everyone thinks, West is a community and very diverse. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
5/17/2016
all schools on westside get a bad review, I loved WEST, great teachers, sports, band ect...

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West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, OH and is served by the Columbus City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 912 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.09, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $260,851. Discover additional schools in the area, like Briggs High School, Franklin Heights High School, Bishop Ready High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West High School.

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