Top Rankings
Northwest Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,181 students in Northwest Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwest Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
8,181 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
439 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwest Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#568 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
39%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,838 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$130 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,351
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,838
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Northwest Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monfort Heights Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3711 W Fork Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(513) 389-1570
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(513) 389-1570
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Poole Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8740
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8740
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Run Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11780 Pippin Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 825-7070
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 825-7070
Gr: K-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Struble Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Jonrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 522-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 522-2700
Gr: K-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Colerain Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Poole Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Jessup Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-4300
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3173 Springdale Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3000
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3000
Gr: K-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Northwest High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10761 Pippin Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-7300
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Colerain High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Cheviot Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-6424
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-6424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Run Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11770 Pippin Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-2400
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
3310 Compton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8000
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8000
Gr: PK | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,181 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District is ranked #580 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Local School District?
39% of Northwest Local School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,838 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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