Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Portsmouth West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portsmouth West High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portsmouth West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth West High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2006 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portsmouth West High School's ranking?
Portsmouth West High School is ranked #2006 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Portsmouth West High School often compared to?
Portsmouth West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School, Wheelersburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portsmouth West High School?
The graduation rate of Portsmouth West High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Portsmouth West High School?
368 students attend Portsmouth West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Portsmouth West High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth West High School?
Portsmouth West High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth West High School offer ?
Portsmouth West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portsmouth West High School part of?
Portsmouth West High School is part of Washington-Nile Local School District.
School Reviews
5 3/22/2010
Excellent art and athletic programs, but compared to other schools, core academic education could have been improved upon. There is a great sense of community within the school which includes a healthy level of parent involvement.
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