Enrollment
2,453
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Walnut Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437500384
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hills High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #36 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Hills High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills High School ranks #36 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437500384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Hills High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Hills High School
Walnut Hills High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 2,453 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,453 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cincinnati Public Schools spends $18,181 per pupil, 24% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% 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 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Sycamore High School (1,678 students): Walnut Hills High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.8:1).
Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Western Hills University High School (1,342 students) and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students) alongside Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills High School compares
Walnut Hills 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,453 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,453
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$18,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
White 61.0%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Walnut Hills High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati Public Schools, which includes Walnut Hills High School.
$18,181
Per student
+24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 24.6%
Federal 21.8%
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 Walnut Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Hills University High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hughes Stem High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Aiken New Tech High School
Standard public school
1,226 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~2,453 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hills High School
How many students attend Walnut Hills High School?
Walnut Hills High School has 2,453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills High School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Hills High School?
10.0% of students at Walnut Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hills High School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hills High School?
Walnut Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Walnut Hills High School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills High School ranks #36 of 87 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 schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Walnut Hills High School a good school?
Walnut Hills High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students), and Withrow University High School (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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