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Northwest Local

Ohio · Public School District
11
Schools
8,584
Students
$14,893
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
34.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
80.7%
Graduation Rate
-5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Northwest Local is a public school district in Ohio serving 8,584 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,893 is near the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colerain Elementary SchoolKG–05586
Monfort Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05494
Pleasant Run Elementary SchoolKG–05911
Struble Elementary SchoolKG–05875
Taylor Elementary SchoolKG–05821
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colerain Middle School06–08580
Pleasant Run Middle School06–08689
White Oak Middle School06–08729
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colerain High School09–121,747
Northwest High School09–12948
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood CenterPK–PK204
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,893Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
53%
State
26.8%
Local (property tax)
53.4%
Federal
19.9%

Funding is shared between state (27%) and local sources (53%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
8,584
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.7%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.7%, graduation is 5.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwest Local?
Northwest Local has 11 public schools, serving a total of 8,584 students.
What is the graduation rate for Northwest Local?
The graduation rate is 80.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Northwest Local spend per student?
Northwest Local spends $14,893 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Northwest Local?
35% of students in Northwest Local qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Northwest Local?
No, Northwest Local does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Northwest Local serve?
Northwest Local serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Northwest Local?
The median opportunity score across schools in Northwest Local is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.