Withrow University High School

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Withrow University High School is a public high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 1,344 students in grades 7-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 77.83% African American, 15.62% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races.

Withrow University High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school consistently underperforms on state assessments compared to the Cincinnati Public Schools district and the state of Ohio, with proficiency rates ranging from 3.6% in 8th grade math to 40.6% in American Government. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 68.4% to 84.2%, generally lower than nearby schools. Additionally, Withrow University High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 81.8% in the 2020-2021 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Walnut Hills High School, Withrow University High School's performance is generally lower. Walnut Hills High School consistently ranks among the top schools in Ohio and has significantly higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. The funding and resources available to Withrow University High School, with a per-student spending of $9,281 in 2018-2019, may also be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 2488 Madison Rd
       Cincinnati, OH  45208-1216


(513) 363-9200

District: Cincinnati Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
742nd of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,344

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.8%
Hispanic:
15.6%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Withrow University High School ranks worse than 96.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Withrow University High School ranks worse than 85.9% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Withrow University High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Withrow University High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Withrow University High School 1011th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Withrow University High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Withrow University High School 742nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Withrow University High School in the ranking list.)

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Cincinnati Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cincinnati Public Schools 597th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Withrow University High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 12.05 877th 1008 13.0%
2015 11.58 909th 1035 12.2%
2016 4.77 1014th 1050 3.4%
2017 8.32 929th 1038 10.5%
2018 12.43 864th 1010 14.5%
2019 6.43 971st 1050 7.5%
2021 7.70 972nd 1037 6.3%
2022 5.30 994th 1017 2.3%
2023 5.65 1003rd 1048 4.3%
2024 5.32 1011th 1046 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.93 584th 590 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.39 803rd 924 13.1%
2019 6.98 883rd 945 6.6%
2021 6.94 896th 923 2.9%
2022 4.39 931st 947 1.7%
2023 4.98 948th 974 2.7%
2024 3.88 976th 989 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.57 17th 21 19.0%
2019 17.43 21st 23 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.54 817th 897 8.9%
2019 2.11 908th 917 1.0%
2021 4.67 888th 910 2.4%
2022 2.87 912th 925 1.4%
2023 3.17 923rd 943 2.1%
2024 3.67 920th 942 2.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.09 201st 643 68.7%
2019 33.60 467th 658 29.0%
2021 19.59 541st 576 6.1%
2022 12.97 563rd 565 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.03 803rd 916 12.3%
2019 7.99 859th 933 7.9%
2021 4.24 917th 924 0.8%
2022 2.84 945th 946 0.1%
2023 3.67 951st 963 1.2%
2024 2.37 956th 958 0.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 247th 384 35.7%
2019 17.82 350th 405 13.6%
2021 18.43 358th 385 7.0%
2022 12.21 397th 413 3.9%
2023 13.43 409th 436 6.2%
2024 12.62 416th 429 3.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Withrow University High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.92 595th 681 12.6%
2005 55.57 364th 689 47.2%
2006 55.07 390th 696 44.0%
2007 63.69 317th 756 58.1%
2008 60.73 377th 767 50.8%
2009 48.72 559th 791 29.3%
2010 42.40 622nd 819 24.1%
2011 54.56 534th 818 34.7%
2012 32.74 680th 832 18.3%
2013 21.60 678th 767 11.6%
2014 22.02 675th 769 12.2%
2015 16.62 687th 778 11.7%
2016 9.60 718th 784 8.4%
2017 8.67 705th 773 8.8%
2018 8.87 711th 800 11.1%
2019 5.74 760th 836 9.1%
2021 5.72 762nd 819 7.0%
2022 5.23 772nd 836 7.7%
2023 5.70 794th 867 8.4%
2024 9.25 742nd 864 14.1%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.78 189th 239 20.9%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.03 96th 100 4.0%
2019 11.53 107th 112 4.5%
2021 15.04 112th 119 5.9%
2023 9.99 107th 107 0.0%
2024 13.93 105th 111 5.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.29 602nd 614 2.0%
2024 29.46 433rd 598 27.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.05 693rd 758 8.6%
2019 8.68 710th 779 8.9%
2021 7.65 712th 763 6.7%
2022 6.79 715th 773 7.5%
2023 6.86 741st 805 8.0%
2024 11.38 714th 822 13.1%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.69 28th 28 0.0%
2019 42.38 16th 32 50.0%
2021 44.01 10th 22 54.5%
2023 26.10 26th 30 13.3%
2024 31.46 23rd 30 23.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.47 718th 751 4.4%
2019 4.90 731st 781 6.4%
2021 4.52 719th 775 7.2%
2022 3.65 741st 794 6.7%
2023 4.77 749th 813 7.9%
2024 7.91 714th 798 10.5%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.17 514th 550 6.5%
2019 27.55 486th 628 22.6%
2021 23.42 482nd 596 19.1%
2022 12.75 574th 606 5.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.39 721st 763 5.5%
2019 3.91 752nd 792 5.1%
2021 3.42 752nd 778 3.3%
2022 3.64 763rd 808 5.6%
2023 2.94 787th 819 3.9%
2024 6.77 738th 816 9.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.74 214th 279 23.3%
2019 19.71 252nd 303 16.8%
2021 22.10 218th 284 23.2%
2022 22.27 238th 306 22.2%
2023 19.08 254th 323 21.4%
2024 28.62 219th 318 31.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.47 183rd 184 0.5%
2019 7.12 198th 207 4.3%
2021 5.46 231st 239 3.3%
2022 4.05 253rd 260 2.7%
2023 2.61 267th 270 1.1%
2024 5.16 264th 273 3.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Withrow University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.24 715th 718 0.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Withrow University High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 29 164 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 199
2003 29 164 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 199
2004 32 357 0 3 0 n/a n/a 8 400
2005 37 548 1 3 0 n/a n/a 12 601
2006 34 714 2 2 0 n/a n/a 16 768
2007 50 687 3 0 0 n/a n/a 14 754
2008 30 714 4 1 0 n/a n/a 16 765
2009 16 736 0 1 0 n/a n/a 16 769
2010 16 722 1 1 0 n/a n/a 16 756
2011 23 762 4 4 2 0 20 0 815
2012 10 855 6 23 5 1 25 0 925
2013 16 874 17 36 3 1 25 0 972
2014 26 1197 31 58 3 1 29 0 1345
2015 42 1123 25 71 1 1 25 0 1288
2016 38 1080 25 79 1 0 19 0 1242
2017 47 1072 41 85 1 0 22 0 1268
2018 45 1003 35 101 0 0 26 0 1210
2019 52 1054 27 106 0 0 32 0 1271
2020 59 1028 32 252 3 0 37 0 1411
2021 38 987 15 221 1 3 36 0 1301
2022 30 1054 8 217 5 1 45 0 1360
2023 29 1046 7 210 6 1 45 0 1344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Withrow University High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 199 15.0 13.3 n/a
2003 199 15.0 13.3 n/a
2004 400 29.2 13.7 n/a
2005 601 40.0 15.0 0
2006 768 42.5 18.1 0
2007 754 45.4 16.6 0
2008 765 41.0 18.7 n/a
2009 769 38.4 20.0 0
2010 756 41.0 18.4 0
2011 815 40.2 20.2 0
2012 925 39.0 23.7 0
2013 972 41.6 23.3 0
2014 1345 74.3 18.1 0
2015 1288 n/a n/a 0
2016 1242 80.0 15.5 0
2017 1268 65.0 19.5 n/a
2018 1210 53.0 22.8 n/a
2019 1271 91.6 13.8 n/a
2020 1411 181.0 7.7 n/a
2021 1301 88.1 14.7 n/a
2022 1360 73.4 18.5 n/a
2023 1344 84.7 15.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Withrow University High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 199 15.0 13.3 n/a
2003 199 15.0 13.3 n/a
2004 400 29.2 13.7 n/a
2005 601 40.0 15.0 0
2006 768 42.5 18.1 0
2007 754 45.4 16.6 0
2008 765 41.0 18.7 n/a
2009 769 38.4 20.0 0
2010 756 41.0 18.4 0
2011 815 40.2 20.2 0
2012 925 39.0 23.7 0
2013 972 41.6 23.3 0
2014 1345 74.3 18.1 0
2015 1288 n/a n/a 0
2016 1242 80.0 15.5 0
2017 1268 65.0 19.5 n/a
2018 1210 53.0 22.8 n/a
2019 1271 91.6 13.8 n/a
2020 1411 181.0 7.7 n/a
2021 1301 88.1 14.7 n/a
2022 1360 73.4 18.5 n/a
2023 1344 84.7 15.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Withrow University High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,281
2022 $11,321
2023 $12,570

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Withrow University High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 971st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 1003rd of 1048 Middle schools
 3.2%
Ranks 760th of 836 High schoolsRanks 794th of 867 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Withrow University High School)12.68
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)38.726.4
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Withrow University High School)30.919.2
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)50.541.4
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Withrow University High School)22.613.6
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Cincinnati Public Schools)44.739.4
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Withrow University High School)14.54.5
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)26.919.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Withrow University High School)21.716.8
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)40.439.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (Withrow University High School)56.935.4
 21.5%
   End of Course American Government (Cincinnati Public Schools)68.658.3
 10.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Withrow University High School)34.929.5
 5.4%
   End of Course American History (Cincinnati Public Schools)64.353
 11.3%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Withrow University High School)3318.5
 14.5%
   End of Course Biology (Cincinnati Public Schools)57.934.9
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Withrow University High School)21.219.7
 1.5%
   End of Course English II (Cincinnati Public Schools)50.144.7
 5.4%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Withrow University High School)7.34.5
 2.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Cincinnati Public Schools)33.225
 8.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Withrow University High School)12.613.1
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cincinnati Public Schools)51.629.9
 21.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12711344
 5.7%
African American10541046
 0.8%
American Indian06
Asian277
 74.1%
Hispanic106210
 98.1%
Pacific Islander01
White5229
 44.2%
Two or More Races3245
 40.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,344 students attended Withrow University High School.

Withrow University High School ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Ohio high schools.

Withrow University High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bond Hill Academy
Elementary : Carson School
Elementary : Chase School
Elementary : Cheviot School
Elementary : Covedale School
Elementary : Ethel M. Taylor Academy
Elementary : Evanston Academy
Elementary : Frederick Douglass School
Elementary : George Hays-Jennie Porter School
Elementary : Hyde Park School
Elementary : John P. Parker School
Elementary : Kilgour School
Elementary : Mt. Airy School
Elementary : Mt. Washington School
Elementary : Pleasant Hill Academy
Elementary : Pleasant Ridge Montessori School
Elementary : Rees E. Price Academy
Elementary : Rockdale Academy
Elementary : Roll Hill School
Elementary : Roselawn Condon School
Elementary : Rothenberg Preparatory Academy
Elementary : Silverton Elementary
Elementary : South Avondale School
Elementary : Westwood School
Elementary : William H Taft Elementary School
Elementary : Winton Hills Academy
Middle : Hartwell School

Students at Withrow University High School are 78% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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