- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Walnut Hills High School held near 2,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 136.0 → 130.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-82 students YoY 390437500384 · Cincinnati, OH Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,453 enr · 18:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Hills University High School (1,342 students)
Walnut Hills High School held near 2,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 136.0 → 130.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Walnut Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Walnut Hills High School
2,453 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills University High School
1,342 students
- School for Cre
School for Creative and Performing Arts
1,300 students
- Withrow Univer
Withrow University High School
1,300 students
- Aiken New Tech
Aiken New Tech High School
1,226 students
- Hughes Stem Hi
Hughes Stem High School
1,167 students
What this shows Walnut Hills High School reports 2,453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Hills High School compares
Walnut Hills 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,300
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~2,453 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,582 (2022-23) → 2,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-82).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.