School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,342
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
66.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio other enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426.5
Western Hills University High School: 1,342 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
20.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Western Hills University High School
Western Hills University High School is a public other school serving grades 08–12 in Cincinnati. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Cincinnati Public Schools. NCES reports 1,342 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 other schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 159 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, above the Ohio median of 17.6:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Western Hills University High School
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 24%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.7%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black52.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
6 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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