Woodward Career Technical High School

835 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Woodward Career Technical High School, located in the Bond Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a specialized institution within the Cincinnati Public Schools district. Unlike a traditional high school, Woodward is designed to bridge the gap between academic education and workforce readiness. It offers a unique curriculum that blends core high school requirements with career-focused pathways, allowing students to gain industry-recognized certifications and hands-on experience in fields such as information technology, construction trades, health sciences, and culinary arts.

The school is structured to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce. By partnering with local businesses and technical organizations, Woodward provides students with opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and mentorships. This approach aims to provide a practical educational experience that equips graduates with the technical skills and professional competencies necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy, all while maintaining a commitment to comprehensive academic achievement.

835

Total Students

64.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodward Career Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	86
Black	672
Asian	2
Two or More	51

Black
672 (80.5%)
Hispanic
86 (10.3%)
Two or More
51 (6.1%)
White
24 (2.9%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-9300
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 101

Grade 9 248

Grade 10 170

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 107