West High School | |
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Address | |
179 South Powell Avenue , , 43204 United States | |
Coordinates | 39°57′6.1″N 83°4′32.9″W / 39.951694°N 83.075806°W |
Information | |
Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
School district | Columbus City Schools |
Superintendent | Talisa Dixon[1] |
Principal | Daniel Roberts[2] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Color(s) | Buff and Brown[3] |
Athletics conference | Columbus City League[3] |
Nickname | Cowboys[3] |
Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[4] |
Website | wesths |
West High School is a public high school located on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, in the Westgate neighborhood in the Hilltop area. It is a part of Columbus City Schools.
Due to overcrowding at Central High School in 1890s, a section of students split and were moved to another location, setting the foundation for what would become three new schools, including West High School.[5]
Designed by the first architect of Columbus schools, David Riebel, the Neo-Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1908 and opened in 1909 on South Central Avenue.[6] The building became Starling Middle School when the new West High School opened.[7] The new West High School opened in 1929. It was designed by prominent Ohio architect Howard Dwight Smith who also designed Ohio Stadium.[8]
West High School continues today at its current location at 179 South Powell Avenue. In August 2016, the cupola was removed because it was deemed unstable[9] and a new cupola was installed and celebrated with a lighting ceremony in 2018.
The school colors are buff and brown. The school nickname is the Cowboys.
Sports include:
Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association |