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Westerville City

Ohio · Public School District
22
Schools
14,041
Students
$17,511
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
32.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
84.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Westerville City is a public school district in Ohio serving 14,041 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,511 is above average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blendon Middle School06–08712
Genoa Middle School06–08752
Heritage Middle School06–08858
Walnut Springs Middle School06–08914
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Westerville Central High School09–121,558
Westerville-North High School09–121,524
Westerville-South High School09–121,512
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning CenterPK–PK278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,511+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
68%
State
22.6%
Local (property tax)
68.1%
Federal
9.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
14,041
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.7%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,511 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westerville City?
Westerville City has 22 public schools, serving a total of 14,041 students.
What is the graduation rate for Westerville City?
The graduation rate is 84.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Westerville City spend per student?
Westerville City spends $17,511 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Westerville City?
33% of students in Westerville City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Westerville City?
No, Westerville City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Westerville City serve?
Westerville City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Westerville City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Westerville City is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.