Westerville South High School

Westerville South High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
303 S Otterbein Ave,  Westerville, OH
Westerville City School District
3.9
3.8
1,485 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Hinze
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
57.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
396:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
46.7%
Black
31%
Two or more races
9%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 470 Students
Ohio University 250 Students
University of Cincinnati 218 Students
Columbus State Community College 137 Students
Bowling Green State University 136 Students
Otterbein University 128 Students
Miami University 121 Students
Kent State University 120 Students
Michigan State University 84 Students
The University of Akron 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 113 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Business 88 Students
Biology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Mechanical Engineering 33 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 32 Students
Education 27 Students
Chemistry 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 295 Reviews
3.0 Junior
1/4/2025
I appreciate the diversity in this school, and the people around me especially compared to other schools in the district. I wish there was more college readiness and resources to help after high school.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
I really overall like this school and think it really provides a lot of helpful resources in order to prepare me for the real world.
4.0 Senior
8/13/2024
I would say as a whole south has provided me so many opportunities and is all around a great school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
5.0 other
6/9/2019
I went to school here all four years. Before I even started I joined a sports team. I saw how encouraging and personable each coach was (even on the other sports teams). Teachers encourage Freshman to ask questions and are very lenient the first week of school to help combat the stressfulness of sta...
5.0 other
9/22/2016
We've had students in Westerville North and South over the years between 2010 - present 2016. South is BY FAR the better. Westerville South has great diversity in student population. The teachers sincerely want students to succeed and work with parents to that end.The Arts (choir, band, theatre) giv...
4.0 student
12/4/2013
the school is amazing. they have plenty of things to offer. friendly and it does has some downside. but overall its amazing. so much better than Columbus. I cant wait to go back to all my friends.
4.0 student
8/15/2013
So I just recently graduated from this school and yes it has some sever issues regarding arguments and fights. I do have to say though, all you have to do is get past the hardships of freshman year and do well so you get put in the higher level programs. Those teachers care and actively interact wit...

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Westerville South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Westerville, OH, in the Westerville neighborhood, and is served by the Westerville City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 1,485 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Westerville South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $518,144. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westerville-North High School, Beechcroft High School, Westerville Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Westerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westerville South High School.

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