Summary:
The 45219 zip code in Cincinnati, Ohio is home to a single high school, Hughes STEM High School, which serves grades 9-12. This high-need school has a predominantly African American student population (85.89%) and struggles academically, with proficiency rates on state tests falling well below district and state averages across nearly all subject areas and grade levels.
Despite a relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 90.8%, which exceeds the district average, Hughes STEM High School faces significant challenges. The school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 55.0%, which is likely a contributing factor to the poor academic performance. Particularly concerning are the extremely low proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade math, which are less than half the district averages and only about a fifth of the state averages.
While the school appears to be spending a comparable amount per student ($10,197) to the district average, the data suggests that resources may not be the primary issue. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and finding ways to improve student learning and achievement should be top priorities for Cincinnati Public Schools and the administration at Hughes STEM High School.
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