- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390473602859
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Northwest High School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 390473602859 · Cincinnati, OH High · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 22.2:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Colerain High School (1,591 students)
Northwest High School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colerain High
Colerain High School
1,591 students
- This school
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 Northwest High School reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,991
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
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.
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
District finance for Northwest Local reports $12,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~910 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.