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West Clermont High School

4101 Bach Buxton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45103West Clermont Local →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,211
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 31% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,211 students in grades 09–12 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,479 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

West Clermont High School is a very large high in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving grades 09–12 with 2,211 students. The district invests $13,479 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at West Clermont High School

2,211
Total Students
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
110
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,095 male · 1,116 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 804 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian2%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390463502525

Academic Outcomes at West Clermont High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45103

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,479Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,479
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,931
Student Support$2,561
Administration$1,617
Operations$2,022
Other$1,348
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,479 spent per student, an estimated $5,971 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
56%
State government
31.4%
Local (property tax)
55.8%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Amelia Elementary SchoolWillowville Elementary SchoolMerwin Elementary SchoolSummerside Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
West Clermont Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyClermont County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWest Clermont Local →
Phone: (513)943-5000
NCES ID: 390463502525
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cincinnati seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in West Clermont Local
Mid
West Clermont Middle School
1,789 students · 06–08
● 46 opp41% FRL
Elem
Amelia Elementary School
675 students · PK–05
● 36 opp35% FRL
Elem
Willowville Elementary School
658 students · PK–05
● 46 opp32% FRL
Elem
Merwin Elementary School
609 students · KG–05
33% FRL
Elem
Summerside Elementary
583 students · KG–05
Elem
Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary School
518 students · KG–05
49% FRL
Elem
Clough Pike Elementary School
501 students · KG–05
26% FRL
Elem
Holly Hill Elementary School
421 students · PK–05
● 36 opp44% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4101 Bach Buxton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45103
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.