Princeton Innovation Center

Princeton Innovation Center is a public high school located in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 300 students. The school is part of the Princeton City School District, which is ranked 499 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Princeton Innovation Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Ohio high schools over the past several years, with rankings between 816-852 out of 855-867 high schools. The school's performance is particularly low across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas, with 0% proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra I in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 42.8% and 59.4%, respectively. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.6% to 74.0%, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Princeton Innovation Center to nearby high-performing schools like Wyoming High School and Sycamore High School, the differences in academic performance and student outcomes are stark. These neighboring schools consistently rank in the top 5-10% of Ohio high schools and have significantly higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. While the current data paints a concerning picture, the school's gradual improvement in graduation rates and some subject area proficiency rates over the years indicates that there may be opportunities for further progress with targeted interventions and support.