Summary
West High School is a public high school located in Columbus, Ohio, serving 773 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which is ranked 688 out of 828 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio high schools, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing high schools in the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 66.9% and 83.3%, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, West High School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 52.6% to 82.8% in recent years, much higher than the state and district averages. Proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are consistently low across all subject areas, with only 1.7% to 35.5% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics.
Compared to nearby schools, Briggs High School, another Columbus City Schools high school, performs slightly better than West High School, but still ranks in the bottom quartile of Ohio high schools. In contrast, Metro Early College High School, a public charter school in the Columbus area, significantly outperforms West High School and the district, ranking in the top 25% of Ohio high schools. Additionally, Grandview Heights High School, a public high school in a neighboring district, is a high-performing school, ranking in the top 5% of Ohio high schools and significantly outpacing West High School and the district in academic achievement.
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