- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cincinnati, OH
Colerain High School
Federal NCES profile for Colerain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390473602855
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colerain High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 20
- high schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Colerain High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colerain High School ranks #7 of 20 high schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473602855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Colerain High School held near 1,754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390473602855 · Cincinnati, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,591 enr · 20.1:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (910 students)
Colerain High School held near 1,754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Colerain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colerain High School
1,591 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
910 students
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
797 students
- Struble Elemen
Struble Elementary School
772 students
- Pleasant Run E
Pleasant Run Elementary School
759 students
- White Oak Midd
White Oak Middle School
703 students
What this shows Colerain High School reports 1,591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colerain High School compares
Colerain High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,591 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,591
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 296 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 37.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Colerain High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Local reports $12,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colerain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Struble Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Oak Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colerain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oak Hills High School
Standard public school
2,255 students 24:1 students per teacher
West Clermont High School
Standard public school
2,048 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Princeton High School
Standard public school
1,619 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Dohn Community
Standard public school
1,568 students 42.4:1 students per teacher
Winton Woods High School
Standard public school
1,272 students 17:1 students per teacher
Anderson High School
Standard public school
1,166 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colerain High School
How many students attend Colerain High School?
Colerain High School has 1,591 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,747 (2022-23) → 1,754 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colerain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colerain High School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colerain High School?
45.3% of students at Colerain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colerain High School?
The largest demographic group at Colerain High School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colerain High School?
Colerain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colerain High School rank among high schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Colerain High School ranks #7 of 20 high schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides Colerain High School, Northwest Local also operates Northwest High School (910 students), Taylor Elementary School (797 students), and Struble Elementary School (772 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.