Northwest Local School District

The Northwest Local School District is located in Cincinnati, OH and includes 14 schools that serve 10,370 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Northwest Local School District spends $8,178 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Northwest Local School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the OH state average being 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Northwest Local School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Northwest Local School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Northwest Local School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.