WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
Western Hills University High School is a public high school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 962 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Western Hills University High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Western Hills University High School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a long-standing public institution that serves as part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district. The school has undergone significant transformation in recent years, rebranding its identity to emphasize a college-preparatory focus. It offers a diverse array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various career-technical pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The "University" designation in its name reflects a strategic partnership with local institutions of higher learning, aiming to provide students with early college credit opportunities and a rigorous academic environment.
Beyond its core curriculum, Western Hills is deeply embedded in the West Side community, fostering a culture of school spirit and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage student leadership and community engagement. By focusing on individualized student support and career readiness, Western Hills strives to provide its diverse student body with the tools necessary for long-term success while maintaining a commitment to improving student outcomes within the Cincinnati school system.
For more information, contact Western Hills University High School at (513) 363-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cincinnati, OH 45238-3720
(513) 363-8900
WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cincinnati, OH with about 962 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 962
- Teachers:
- 51
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 962 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.7%
- White
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.