D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Whetstone High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4405 Scenic Dr, Columbus, OH 43214
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 41% · Math 23% proficient · 20th percentile in Ohio
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
984
Students
enrolled
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%20/100reading 19th percentile, math 21st percentile among Ohio high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%29/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−21 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−36 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−12 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%37%reading -4 pts, math -19 pts26th percentile (list)
Black32%17%reading -6 pts, math -5 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -17 pts, math -23 pts15th percentile (list)
Multiracial—30%math -9 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading -5 pts, math -10 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4405 Scenic Dr
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43214
District 3904380
NCES School ID 390438000738
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43214

Understanding the community around Whetstone High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,363
Per Capita Income $57,986
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.4%
High School or Higher 98.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $350,200
Median Rent $1,161
Owner-Occupied 63.4%
Renter-Occupied 36.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whetstone High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.8%
Black 27.0%
Hispanic/Latino 21.7%
Two or More Races 8.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 984
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whetstone High School?
Whetstone High School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Whetstone High School?
Whetstone High School has 984 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does Whetstone High School serve?
Whetstone High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whetstone High School receive per student?
Whetstone High School receives $22,434 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whetstone High School in 43214 ▼
Avg Home Value
$412,121
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,671
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
36.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026