- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Western Hills University High School held near 1,352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-66 students YoY 390437504219 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,342 enr · 21:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Western Hills University High School held near 1,352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Western Hills University High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Hills H
Walnut Hills High School
2,453 students
- This school
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 Western Hills University High School reports 1,342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Hills University High School compares
Western Hills University 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,342 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,418 (2022-23) → 1,352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-66).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.