- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Portsmouth, OH
Portsmouth West High School
Federal NCES profile for Portsmouth West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390496503665
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portsmouth West High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 331
- students enrolled
Portsmouth West High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth West High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Portsmouth, OH.
School address
District: Washington-Nile Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496503665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Portsmouth West High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390496503665 · West Portsmouth, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Portsmouth West Elementary School (486 students)
Portsmouth West High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Portsmouth West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portsmouth Wes
Portsmouth West Elementary School
486 students
- Portsmouth Wes
Portsmouth West Middle School
360 students
- This school
Portsmouth West High School
331 students
What this shows Portsmouth West High School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portsmouth West High School compares
Portsmouth West 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$16,244
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Portsmouth West High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington-Nile Local reports $16,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portsmouth West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portsmouth West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portsmouth West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth West High School
How many students attend Portsmouth West High School?
Portsmouth West High School has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Portsmouth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth West High School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portsmouth West High School?
The largest demographic group at Portsmouth West High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in West Portsmouth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portsmouth West High School?
Portsmouth West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Portsmouth West High School rank among public schools in West Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth West High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Portsmouth, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington-Nile Local?
Besides Portsmouth West High School, Washington-Nile Local also operates Portsmouth West Elementary School (486 students) and Portsmouth West Middle School (360 students). See the Washington-Nile Local district page for the complete list.