Westerville North High School is a public high school in Westerville, Ohio in Delaware County, Ohio. It is one of three high schools in the Westerville City School District. The school's current principal is Kurt Yancey.
Serving 1,542 students in grades 9-12, Westerville-north High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westerville-north High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Westerville-north High School's student population of 1,542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Westerville-north High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westerville-north High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1367 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
28%
17%
White
53%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westerville-north High School's ranking?
Westerville-north High School is ranked #1367 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Westerville-north High School often compared to?
Westerville-north High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westerville-south High School, Westerville Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westerville-north High School?
The graduation rate of Westerville-north High School is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westerville-north High School?
1,542 students attend Westerville-north High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Westerville-north High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westerville-north High School?
Westerville-north High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westerville-north High School offer ?
Westerville-north High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westerville-north High School part of?
Westerville-north High School is part of Westerville City School District.
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