Upper Arlington High School is the sole high school in the Upper Arlington City School District in Upper Arlington, Ohio, a northwest suburb of Columbus, Ohio. It receives students from Jones Middle School and Hastings Middle School. The current principal of the high school is Mr. Andrew Theado.
Serving 1,895 students in grades 9-12, Upper Arlington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Upper Arlington High School's student population of 1,895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Upper Arlington High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Arlington High School is 0.32, which is less 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
#236 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Arlington High School's ranking?
Upper Arlington High School is ranked #236 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Arlington High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Arlington High School is 96%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Upper Arlington High School?
1,895 students attend Upper Arlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Upper Arlington High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Arlington High School?
Upper Arlington High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Upper Arlington High School offer ?
Upper Arlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Arlington High School part of?
Upper Arlington High School is part of Upper Arlington City School District.
In what neighborhood is Upper Arlington High School located?
Upper Arlington High School is located in the Welsford neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Welsford.
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