West High School (Columbus, Ohio)


West High School is a public high school located on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools.
The first West High School building opened in 1908 on South Central Ave and became Starling Middle School when the new West High School opened. The new West High School opened in 1929. It was designed by prominent Ohio-born architect Howard Dwight Smith who is well known for designing the Ohio Stadium in 1918.
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 and a new Cupola has been installed and is to be celebrated with a lighting ceremony on April 10, 2018.
The school colors are buff and brown. The school nickname is the Cowboys.

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