Woodward Career Technical High School is a public high school located in the Bond Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cincinnati Public School District.
Serving 835 students in grades 7-12, Woodward Career Technical 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 3% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodward Career Technical High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cincinnati, OH, covering approximately 90.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodward Career Technical High School's student population of 835 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
October 24, 1831
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodward Career Technical 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 Woodward Career Technical High School is 0.33, which is less 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
#3169 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward Career Technical High School's ranking?
Woodward Career Technical High School is ranked #3169 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Woodward Career Technical High School often compared to?
Woodward Career Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodward Career Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Woodward Career Technical High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Woodward Career Technical High School?
835 students attend Woodward Career Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Woodward Career Technical High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodward Career Technical High School?
Woodward Career Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodward Career Technical High School offer ?
Woodward Career Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodward Career Technical High School part of?
Woodward Career Technical High School is part of Cincinnati School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodward Career Technical High School located?
Woodward Career Technical High School is located in the Bond Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 4 other public schools located in Bond Hill.
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