- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Withrow University High School
Federal NCES profile for Withrow University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437504284
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Withrow University High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #23 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,300
- students enrolled
Withrow University High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Withrow University High School ranks #23 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437504284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Withrow University High School held near 1,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 84.7 → 84.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390437504284 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,300 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Withrow University High School held near 1,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 84.7 → 84.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Withrow 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
- Western Hills
Western Hills University High School
1,342 students
- This school
Withrow University High School
1,300 students
- School for Cre
School for Creative and Performing Arts
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 Withrow University High School reports 1,300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Withrow University High School compares
Withrow 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,300
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 4.0%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Withrow University High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Withrow University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Stem High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Withrow University 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
- 1,226
- 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
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
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 (~1,300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Withrow University High School
How many students attend Withrow University High School?
Withrow University High School has 1,300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,344 (2022-23) → 1,328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Withrow University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Withrow University High School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Withrow University High School?
The largest demographic group at Withrow University High School is African American at 77.5% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Withrow University High School?
Withrow University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Withrow University High School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Withrow University High School ranks #23 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 Withrow University High School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.