At a glance
Reported students
2,453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
125.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426.5
Walnut Hills High School: 2,453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,758
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131.89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Walnut Hills High School
Walnut Hills High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Cincinnati. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Cincinnati Public Schools. NCES reports 2,453 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61%) and Black (20.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 37 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walnut Hills High School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 125.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black20.4%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
37 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cincinnati Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Withrow University High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,300 reported students
Aiken New Tech High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,226 reported students
Hughes STEM High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,167 reported students
Gilbert A. Dater High School
High · Grades 07–12
911 reported students
Woodward Career Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
835 reported students
Clark Montessori High School
High · Grades 07–12
714 reported students
Public schools near Walnut Hills High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banyan High School High · Charter · Banyan High School | 09–12 | — | 1.2 mi |
| Withrow University High School High · Cincinnati Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,300 | 1.5 mi |
| Dayton High School High · Dayton Independent | 07–12 | 358 | 1.7 mi |
| Norwood High School High · Norwood City | 09–12 | 435 | 1.8 mi |
| St Bernard-Elmwood Place Junior/Senior High School High · St Bernard-Elmwood Place City | 07–12 | 359 | 2 mi |
| ChallengeU Ohio Community School High · Charter · ChallengeU Ohio Community School | 09–12 | 286 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hills High School
What grades does Walnut Hills High School serve?
Walnut Hills High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cincinnati Public Schools.
How many students attend Walnut Hills High School?
Walnut Hills High School reported 2,453 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,758 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walnut Hills High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 2,453 students and 125.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walnut Hills High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walnut Hills High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cincinnati Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walnut Hills High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walnut Hills High School in?
Walnut Hills High School is part of Cincinnati Public Schools, based in Cincinnati, OH, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walnut Hills High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Banyan High School (1.2 mi), Withrow University High School (1.5 mi), Dayton High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.