District Overview
Headquartered at 3377 Compton Rd, Suite 110, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Northwest Local is an open, traditional public school district serving a large suburban community within the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. Serving students across a complete pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade curriculum, the non-charter district operates 12 functional schools. For the 2024–2025 academic period, Northwest Local maintains a total student enrollment of 8,260 learners—comprising 4,376 male students and 3,884 female students—providing a continuous PK–12 educational pathway for local families. District administrative leadership can be reached directly at (513) 923-1000 or via their official website at www.nwlsd.org.

To support its academic programs and operational needs, Northwest Local maintains a substantial staffing footprint of approximately 3,116.76 full-time equivalent (FTE) total positions. Direct classroom instruction and academic assistance are led by 890.18 FTE teachers and 130.79 FTE instructional aides, bolstered by 2,095.79 FTE support staff members who oversee operational and student service functions. The district's student population reflects a diverse community, including 3,186 Black, 2,941 White, 1,017 multiracial, 670 Hispanic, 409 Asian, 27 Pacific Islander, and 10 American Indian students. Combined, these structural and demographic metrics showcase a well-established public school system built to deliver comprehensive educational services to the surrounding suburban area.
12
Total Schools
8,260
Total Students
890.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Local
Demographic Student Count
White2,941
Hispanic670
Black3,186
Asian409
Two or More1,017
American Indian10
Pacific Islander27
  • Black
    3,186 (38.6%)
  • White
    2,941 (35.6%)
  • Two or More
    1,017 (12.3%)
  • Hispanic
    670 (8.1%)
  • Asian
    409 (5.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    27 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Northwest Local
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle3
High3
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:12
Students:8,260*
Teachers (FTE):890.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.3
Schools in Northwest Local
Found 12 Schools