Enrollment
910
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cincinnati, OH
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest 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 390473602859
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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
Northwest High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 20
- high schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #10 of 20 high schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473602859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest High School
Northwest High School is a large high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 910 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 22% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 910 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's high schools, it stands alongside Oak Hills High School (2,255 students): Northwest High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 24:1).
Northwest Local also operates Colerain High School (1,591 students) and Taylor Elementary School (797 students) alongside Northwest High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$12,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 42.1%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Northwest High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Local, which includes Northwest High School.
$12,787
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 26.8%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colerain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Struble Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Oak Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Colerain High School
Standard public school
1,591 students 20.1:1 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~910 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 22.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest High School?
48.0% of students at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is African American at 42.1% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest High School rank among high schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #10 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.
Is Northwest High School a good school?
Northwest High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides Northwest High School, Northwest Local also operates Colerain High School (1,591 students), Taylor Elementary School (797 students), and Struble Elementary School (772 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.
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