Lakota West High School is a four-year, public high school in West Chester Township, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is a member of the Lakota Local School District, which comprises both West Chester Township and Liberty Township. The district was originally unified under one high school, Lakota High School, until 1997 when the district expanded and formed two new high schools – Lakota West and Lakota East. Enrollment for Lakota West exceeds 2,900 students.
The school's radio station, WLHS 89.9 FM, is a remnant of the former high school and is staffed by students from both Lakota East and Lakota West.
The OHSAA Division 1 school's mascot is the Firebird, derived from the former district's mascot, the Thunderbird, and the school colors are red and white with black trim. Sports teams compete as a member of the Greater Miami Conference (GMC). The school year is divided into two semesters with two quarters each.
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Athletics
Lakota West is a member of the Greater Miami Conference in the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Lakota West's athletic teams are known as the Firebirds. The school's primary rival is the neighboring Lakota East High School.
Notable alumni
Alex Afari, college football linebacker for the Kentucky Wildcats
George Asafo-Adjei, NFL offensive tackle
Jyaire Brown, college football defensive back for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles
John Conner, NFL fullback
Nick Hagglund, MLS defender
Jordan Hicks, NFL linebacker
Mitra Jouhari, comedian and writer
Ryan Kelly, NFL offensive lineman
Jackson Kuwatch, NFL linebacker for the Carolina Panthers
Jacob May, MLB outfielder
Marissa Steen, professional golfer
Tegra Tshabola, college football offensive guard for the Kentucky Wildcats
Paul Walters, MLS goalkeeper