Enrollment
2,048
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cincinnati, OH
West Clermont High School
Federal NCES profile for West Clermont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390463502525
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Clermont High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #15 of 20
- high schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Clermont High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Clermont High School ranks #15 of 20 high schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: West Clermont Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463502525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Clermont High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Clermont High School
West Clermont High School is a large high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 2,048 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,048 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's high schools, it stands alongside Oak Hills High School (2,255 students): West Clermont High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 24:1).
West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont Middle School (1,704 students) and Amelia Elementary School (671 students) alongside West Clermont 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 West Clermont High School compares
West Clermont 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,048
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, West Clermont High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Clermont Local, which includes West Clermont High School.
$12,132
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 31.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 West Clermont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Clermont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summerside Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merwin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Clermont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
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
Anderson High School
Standard public school
1,166 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,048 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Clermont High School
How many students attend West Clermont High School?
West Clermont High School has 2,048 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Clermont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Clermont High School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Clermont High School?
28.9% of students at West Clermont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Clermont High School?
The largest demographic group at West Clermont High School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Clermont High School?
West Clermont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Clermont High School rank among high schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, West Clermont High School ranks #15 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.
Is West Clermont High School a good school?
West Clermont High School earns 33/100 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 West Clermont Local?
Besides West Clermont High School, West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont Middle School (1,704 students), Amelia Elementary School (671 students), and Willowville Elementary School (614 students). See the West Clermont Local district page for the complete list.
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