Top Rankings
Norwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 448 students in Norwood City School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Ohio.
Public High School in Norwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Public High School in Norwood City School District have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norwood High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,062 Schools
# Students
1,680 Students
604,848 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
35,385 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Norwood City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#537 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
909 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
14,880 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
46,275 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%
# Black Students
272 Students
106,009 Students
% Black Students
16%
18%
# White Students
1,035 Students
402,866 Students
% White Students
62%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
612 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
33,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
675
# Students in K Grade:
146
3,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
3,232
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
3,386
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
3,211
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
3,275
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
4,049
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
8,156
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
18,993
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
21,330
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,315 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,183 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,315
$17,287
Spending / Student
$24,183
$17,235
Best Norwood City School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
