Enrollment
331
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390496503665
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Portsmouth West High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Portsmouth West High School
Portsmouth West High School is a mid-sized high school in West Portsmouth, Ohio, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington-Nile Local also operates Portsmouth West Elementary School (486 students) and Portsmouth West Middle School (360 students) alongside Portsmouth West 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 Portsmouth West High School compares
Portsmouth West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,640
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington-Nile Local, which includes Portsmouth West High School.
$15,640
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.6%
State 67.5%
Federal 21.9%
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 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (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 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. See all public schools in West Portsmouth on the city page.
Is Portsmouth West High School a good school?
Portsmouth West High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 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.
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