Westerville City

Westerville City is a suburban school district in Franklin County, Ohio, serving 14,571 students across 23 schools with a teaching staff of 828. The district experienced minimal enrollment decline of 0.3% in the prior year, suggesting relative stability. Its student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1 is typical for suburban districts of this size.

Academically, Westerville City performs near state averages with notable variation by subject. Math proficiency stands at 81.7%, above the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency at 64.8% falls slightly below the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 93.6% trails the state average of 95.1%. Chronic absenteeism at 17.8% represents a potential concern for academic continuity.

The district serves a diverse student population: 38.4% economically disadvantaged, 11.0% English learners, and 16.7% students with disabilities. Racial composition is 48.9% White, 27.6% Black, 9.4% Hispanic, and 4.4% Asian.

Financially, Westerville City operates with per-pupil spending of $7,797, below the state average of $8,239, from a total budget of $229.7 million. Revenue structure is heavily dependent on local funding at 68.4%, with state sources providing 25.7% and federal funding 5.9%. This funding composition reflects typical suburban district reliance on local property taxes rather than state or federal support.