Northwest High School is a public high school located in Colerain Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, near Cincinnati. It is part of the Northwest Local School District. The school colors are blue and gold. The motto is "Educating Leaders for Tomorrow".
Serving 910 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest High School serves the northeast part of Cincinnati, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest High School's student population of 910 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
910 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Northwest 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 Northwest High School is 0.71, 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
#2356 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
42%
17%
White
30%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest High School's ranking?
Northwest High School is ranked #2356 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Northwest High School often compared to?
Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Healthy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
910 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Northwest High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
Northwest High School is part of Northwest Local School District.
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