How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cincinnati Public Schools | Southwest Local |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio | Harrison, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 35,585 | 4,365 |
| Number of Schools | 65 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 26.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cincinnati Public Schools | Southwest Local |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,319 | $15,224 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.8% | 15.8% |
| State Revenue | 24.6% | 33.2% |
| Local Revenue | 53.6% | 51.0% |
Cincinnati Public Schools
Federal State Local
Southwest Local
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cincinnati Public Schools | Southwest Local |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.8% | 89.7% |
| African American | 62.7% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.0% | 25.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cincinnati Public Schools | Southwest Local |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 109 | 15 |
| Schools with AP | 16 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 477:1 | 608.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.3% | 23.7% |
School Types
Cincinnati Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Southwest 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.