Summary:
The Cincinnati Public Schools district encompasses 13 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with Walnut Hills High School standing out as the top-performing school in the district and one of the highest-ranked in the state, while Lighthouse School and Virtual High School struggle significantly, ranking in the bottom 1% and 0% of Ohio high schools, respectively.
Across the district, graduation rates are similar, hovering around 86.1%, which is on par with the state average. However, chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with most schools reporting rates around 45-46%, much higher than the state average. Test scores also vary widely, with Walnut Hills High School excelling, while schools like Western Hills University High School and Withrow University High School struggle, with proficiency rates in the low double digits for 8th-grade math.
Funding also varies significantly, with Walnut Hills High School spending $12,020 per student, compared to just $8,154 per student at James N. Gamble Montessori High School. The two Montessori-focused high schools, Clark Montessori High School and James N. Gamble Montessori, perform better than many of the other district high schools, suggesting the Montessori approach may be a successful model for some students.
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