Lakota West High School
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 2,500 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. The school year is divided into two semesters with two quarters each.
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.| Year | Sport |
| 2021-22 | Softball |
| 2020-21 | Boys' Cross Country |
| 2019-20 | Girls' Soccer |
| 2014-15 | Girls' Basketball |
| 2006-07 | Girls' Golf |
| 2006-07 | Baseball |
| 2000-01 | Boys' Golf |
| 1999-00 | Girls' Soccer |
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
- Jacob May, MLB outfielder
- Marissa Steen, professional golfer
- Tegra Tshabola, college football offensive guard for the Kentucky Wildcats
- Paul Walters, MLS goalkeeper