High Schools in Cincinnati Public Schools

The Cincinnati Public Schools district is home to 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 best in the state of Ohio. In contrast, Lighthouse School and Virtual High School appear to be the lowest-performing schools, struggling with low test scores, graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism.

The data reveals a stark performance gap between Walnut Hills High School and the other schools in the Cincinnati Public Schools district. Walnut Hills' test scores are 2-3 times higher than the district and state averages in many subjects, and it boasts an exceptional 99.1% four-year graduation rate. This contrasts sharply with the low-performing schools, where proficiency rates and graduation rates are well below the state and district averages.

The data also highlights the significant disparities in student demographics and resources across the district's high schools. Schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tend to have the lowest academic outcomes, suggesting a strong correlation between student demographics and performance. Additionally, the wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 6.1 at Lighthouse School to 50 at Virtual High School, suggests substantial differences in funding and resources across the district.