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#3197 of 3,441 schools in OH
Northwest High School
High School · Northwest Local · Cincinnati, OH
A Northwest Local high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10761 Pippin Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 41% proficient (2021)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwest High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 29% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,140
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Healthy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Winton Woods High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,262 | Compare → |
| Mt. Healthy Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.0 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Colerain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,754 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northwest Local
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest High School is listed in Northwest Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest High School
Northwest High School is a public high school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Northwest Local, serving approximately 948 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,197 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest High School
What grades does Northwest High School serve?
Northwest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has an enrollment of approximately 948 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest High School rank in OH?
Northwest High School ranks #3,197 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Northwest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Northwest High School a charter school?
No, Northwest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest High School a Title I school?
No, Northwest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest High School?
62.8% of students at Northwest High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 948
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (513) 851-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45231)
- 40,852
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45231; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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