Thomas Worthington High School is a public school in Worthington, Ohio. The school was named Worthington High School until 1991, when sister school, Worthington Kilbourne High School, opened. With approximately 1700 students, TWHS is the largest school in the Worthington City School District.
Serving 1,738 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Worthington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Worthington High School's student population of 1,738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Thomas Worthington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Worthington High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1284 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
15%
17%
White
64%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Worthington High School's ranking?
Thomas Worthington High School is ranked #1284 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Thomas Worthington High School often compared to?
Thomas Worthington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Worthington Kilbourne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Worthington High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Worthington High School is 91%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thomas Worthington High School?
1,738 students attend Thomas Worthington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thomas Worthington High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Worthington High School?
Thomas Worthington High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Worthington High School offer ?
Thomas Worthington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Worthington High School part of?
Thomas Worthington High School is part of Worthington City School District.
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