Colerain High School is a public high school located near Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Northwest Local School District. The high school is located in Colerain Township, about 14 miles northwest of downtown Cincinnati.
Serving 1,754 students in grades 9-12, Colerain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colerain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colerain High School's student population of 1,754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
White, Black, Grey, Red
School Rankings
Colerain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colerain High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2395 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
37%
17%
White
44%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colerain High School's ranking?
Colerain High School is ranked #2395 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Colerain High School often compared to?
Colerain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colerain High School?
The graduation rate of Colerain High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Colerain High School?
1,754 students attend Colerain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Colerain High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colerain High School?
Colerain High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colerain High School offer ?
Colerain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colerain High School part of?
Colerain High School is part of Northwest Local School District.
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