Enrollment
1,342
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Western Hills University High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Hills University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437504219
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Hills University High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #54 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1,342
- students enrolled
Western Hills University High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills University High School ranks #54 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437504219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Hills University High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Hills University High School
Western Hills University High School is a large combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 1,342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,342 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Western Hills University High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 18:1).
Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students) and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students) alongside Western Hills University 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 Western Hills University High School compares
Western Hills University 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,342
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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
African American 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 8.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Western Hills University High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati Public Schools, which includes Western Hills University 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 Western Hills University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Stem High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Hills University High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 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 (~1,342 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Hills University High School
How many students attend Western Hills University High School?
Western Hills University High School has 1,342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills University High School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Hills University High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Hills University High School is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Hills University High School?
Western Hills University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Hills University High School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills University High School ranks #54 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 Western Hills University High School a good school?
Western Hills University High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. 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 Western Hills University High School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 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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