Whetstone High School
Reported Enrollment
976
students
District
Columbus City Schools District
County Context Score
41/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4405 Scenic Dr, Columbus, OH, 43214
School District
Columbus City Schools District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 390438000738
- District ID
- 3904380
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
976 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Whetstone High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Franklin County has 388 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 118 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Whetstone High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Columbus City Schools District, Franklin County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Whetstone High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Columbus City Schools District.
976 students
Whetstone High School reports 976 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 71 other high schools in Franklin County with enrollment data, 52 report fewer students and 19 report more. The peer median is 637 students.
72 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 648 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
118 district schools
Columbus City Schools District lists 73 primary, 18 middle, 21 high, 6 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
73
Middle
18
High
21
Other
6
Nearby context inside Columbus City Schools District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Whetstone High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Columbus City Schools District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Whetstone High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Whetstone High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Whetstone High School with nearby schools?
Whetstone High School should be compared with 72 high schools in Franklin County, plus other schools in Columbus City Schools District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Whetstone High School?
Before using Whetstone High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Columbus City Schools District.
Part of Columbus City Schools District
Whetstone High School is one of 118 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 45,337 students across 118 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
118
Reported Enrollment
45,337
118 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Fort Hayes Career Center10–12 · HighListed only
- Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Valleyview Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Alpine Elementary SchoolPK–3 · PrimaryListed only
- Avalon Elementary SchoolKG–3 · PrimaryListed only
- Avondale Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Beatty Park Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Beechcroft High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Berwick Alternative K-8 SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Binns Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Briggs High School
Northland High School
South High School
Metro Early College High School
West High School
Franklin County Schools
County Context Score
41/100
County-level composite across 388 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.