Portsmouth West High School is a public high school in Washington Township, just south of West Portsmouth, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Washington鈥揘ile Local School District.
Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Portsmouth West 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portsmouth West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Portsmouth West High School's student population of 336 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Portsmouth West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth West High School is 0.08, which is less 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
#2288 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: "sider Sam"
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portsmouth West High School's ranking?
Portsmouth West High School is ranked #2288 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Portsmouth West High School often compared to?
Portsmouth West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School, Wheelersburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portsmouth West High School?
The graduation rate of Portsmouth West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Portsmouth West High School?
336 students attend Portsmouth West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Portsmouth West High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth West High School?
Portsmouth West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth West High School offer ?
Portsmouth West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portsmouth West High School part of?
Portsmouth West High School is part of Washington-Nile Local School District.
School Reviews
5 3/22/2010
Excellent art and athletic programs, but compared to other schools, core academic education could have been improved upon. There is a great sense of community within the school which includes a healthy level of parent involvement.
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