Colerain High School is a public high school located near Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Northwest Local School District. The high school is located in Colerain Township, about 14 miles northwest of downtown Cincinnati.
Serving 1,591 students in grades 9-12, Colerain 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 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colerain High School serves the southwest part of Cincinnati, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 40 square miles. Most students live around 4.1 miles from the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.4 miles away, making for a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colerain High School's student population of 1,591 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
'Excellence and Integrity'
School Rankings
Colerain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colerain High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2397 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colerain High School's ranking?
Colerain High School is ranked #2397 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Colerain High School often compared to?
Colerain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colerain High School?
The graduation rate of Colerain High School is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Colerain High School?
1,591 students attend Colerain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Colerain High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colerain High School?
Colerain High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colerain High School offer ?
Colerain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colerain High School part of?
Colerain High School is part of Northwest Local School District.
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