Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Summary:

Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is an alternative public school in Cincinnati, Ohio that serves grades 3-12 with a student population of 317 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the Cincinnati Public Schools district and the state of Ohio in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels on the Ohio State Tests, with particularly impressive results in mathematics and English Language Arts.

Spencer Center maintains a high 96.8% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23% to 35.2% in recent years, compared to the higher rates of nearby schools such as Oyler School, Roberts Academy, Riverview East Academy, and School for Creative and Performing Arts, which also have significantly lower academic performance across various subjects and grade levels.

The success of Spencer Center in serving a diverse student population and achieving exceptional academic outcomes suggests that its educational model and practices could be replicated in other schools or districts to improve student performance. The school's track record of excellence, combined with its relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, highlights its potential as a model for educational success.


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Public, Alternative 3-12

 2825 Alms Pl
       Cincinnati, OH  45206-1396


(513) 363-0000

District: Cincinnati Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 1,577 Ohio Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
African American:
37.2%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Compare Details Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students ranks better than 99.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students ranks better than 95.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 12th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 4th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 37th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.04 40th 1676 97.6%
2021 89.69 112th 1610 93.0%
2022 93.08 15th 1588 99.1%
2023 94.91 3rd 1596 99.8%
2024 93.18 12th 1577 99.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.59 32nd 1465 97.8%
2021 97.65 2nd 1404 99.9%
2022 95.70 6th 1419 99.6%
2024 94.92 7th 1484 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.57 149th 1502 90.1%
2021 88.83 90th 1467 93.9%
2022 79.52 289th 1488 80.6%
2024 89.53 35th 1466 97.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.83 46th 219 79.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.67 34th 1535 97.8%
2021 87.45 134th 1499 91.1%
2022 93.91 2nd 1518 99.9%
2023 92.50 7th 1498 99.5%
2024 90.80 25th 1485 98.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.26 5th 605 99.2%
2021 99.26 6th 533 98.9%
2022 97.91 9th 601 98.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.60 18th 1271 98.6%
2021 92.15 12th 1249 99.0%
2022 92.74 3rd 1242 99.8%
2024 91.27 5th 1190 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.84 281st 1050 73.2%
2021 89.16 70th 1037 93.2%
2022 93.17 20th 1017 98.0%
2023 93.78 18th 1048 98.3%
2024 95.75 4th 1046 99.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.21 236th 945 75.0%
2021 94.57 18th 923 98.0%
2022 98.47 2nd 947 99.8%
2023 91.43 27th 974 97.2%
2024 98.70 1st 989 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.86 356th 917 61.2%
2021 82.20 129th 910 85.8%
2022 92.03 19th 925 97.9%
2023 88.42 46th 943 95.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.07 51st 658 92.2%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.43 148th 164 9.8%
2021 62.68 108th 274 60.6%
2022 56.17 129th 241 46.5%
2024 69.78 38th 196 80.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.64 400th 933 57.1%
2021 91.10 43rd 924 95.3%
2022 90.25 58th 946 93.9%
2023 96.29 1st 963 99.9%
2024 94.30 10th 958 99.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.13 69th 405 83.0%
2021 99.37 3rd 385 99.2%
2022 98.69 4th 413 99.0%
2023 98.22 5th 436 98.9%
2024 99.84 1st 429 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.54 61st 796 92.3%
2021 89.95 40th 781 94.9%
2022 94.07 4th 809 99.5%
2023 96.71 1st 805 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.05 181st 819 77.9%
2022 78.78 89th 836 89.4%
2023 81.52 70th 867 91.9%
2024 85.40 37th 864 95.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.94 224th 779 71.2%
2021 76.16 95th 763 87.5%
2022 90.32 21st 773 97.3%
2023 80.74 78th 805 90.3%
2024 92.60 16th 822 98.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.05 272nd 775 64.9%
2022 66.63 254th 794 68.0%
2023 76.59 148th 813 81.8%
2024 83.16 90th 798 88.7%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.58 240th 349 31.2%
2022 46.68 217th 312 30.4%
2023 49.76 203rd 308 34.1%
2024 60.15 132nd 280 52.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.47 14th 792 98.2%
2021 73.70 150th 778 80.7%
2022 86.13 53rd 808 93.4%
2023 89.19 37th 819 95.5%
2024 91.03 24th 816 97.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.19 26th 284 90.8%
2022 94.33 8th 306 97.4%
2023 92.89 12th 323 96.3%
2024 95.70 5th 318 98.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.53 37th 727 94.9%
2022 79.47 110th 749 85.3%
2023 76.07 149th 756 80.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 96 89 8 2 0 0 19 0 214
2019 146 118 12 8 0 0 28 0 312
2020 162 142 8 10 0 0 31 0 353
2021 138 136 7 8 0 0 27 0 316
2022 152 131 6 8 0 0 30 0 327
2023 160 118 5 8 0 0 26 0 317

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

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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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 214 6.5 32.9 36
2019 312 19.5 16.0 31.4
2020 353 58.5 6.0 29.7
2021 316 31.2 10.1 n/a
2022 327 26.7 12.2 n/a
2023 317 26.4 12.0 30

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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 214 6.5 32.9 36
2019 312 19.5 16.0 31.4
2020 353 58.5 6.0 29.7
2021 316 31.2 10.1 n/a
2022 327 26.7 12.2 n/a
2023 317 26.4 12.0 30

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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,363
2022 $15,909
2023 $17,393

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 3rd of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.2%
Ranks 281st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 18th of 1048 Middle schools
 25%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)97.893.8
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)59.545.5
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)100100
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)66.447.5
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)87.896.8
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)5641.8
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)97.6100
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)5239.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)87100
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.236.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)80.4100
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.230.9
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)94.4100
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)56.946.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)90.694.6
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)44.131.8
 12.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)96.290.2
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.237.9
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)70.894.1
 23.3%
   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 (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)96.2100
 3.8%
   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 (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)63.682.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade Science (Cincinnati Public Schools)44.739.4
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)42.588.9
 46.4%
   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 (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)61.483.3
 21.9%
   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 Biology (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)83.391.2
 7.9%
   End of Course Biology (Cincinnati Public Schools)57.934.9
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course Geometry (Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students)54.254.8
 0.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Cincinnati Public Schools)33.225
 8.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312317
 1.6%
African American118118
American Indian00
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander00
White146160
 9.6%
Two or More Races2826
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%30%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

Yes! Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 1577 Ohio alternative schools.

Students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students are 50% White, 37% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students.


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