How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cincinnati Public Schools | Northwestern Local |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio | West Salem, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 35,585 | 1,266 |
| Number of Schools | 65 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cincinnati Public Schools | Northwestern Local |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,319 | $13,287 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.8% | 8.8% |
| State Revenue | 24.6% | 47.0% |
| Local Revenue | 53.6% | 44.2% |
Cincinnati Public Schools
Federal State Local
Northwestern Local
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cincinnati Public Schools | Northwestern Local |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.8% | 94.2% |
| African American | 62.7% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.0% | 29.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cincinnati Public Schools | Northwestern Local |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 109 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 16 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 477:1 | 414.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.3% | 19.9% |
School Types
Cincinnati Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Northwestern Local
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.