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#3073 of 3,441 schools in OH

Bond Hill Academy

Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools

1510 California Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Enrollment

297

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,073 of 3,441

In Cincinnati

#130 of 171

public schools

In district

#48 of 65

Cincinnati Public Schools

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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4.0/10

Elementary School in Cincinnati · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bond Hill Academy

Bond Hill Academy is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools. Bond Hill Academy serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bond Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,073 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Bond Hill Academy show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.7 pts below district
  • This school 4.0 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

52% of students at Bond Hill Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,415
Chronic Absenteeism52.2%

Bond Hill Academy — Students at Bond Hill Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 39.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17.9%
ELA
15.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.

How Bond Hill Academy Compares

See how Bond Hill Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.0/10
11th percentile in OH
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
20 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
52.2%

Location

1510 California Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bond Hill Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI (rated 8.7/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Williams Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Norwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST ALOYSIUS EDUCATION CENTER Cincinnati 0.4 mi 8.0
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati Cincinnati 0.6 mi 5.6
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati Cincinnati 0.5 mi 4.3
ReGeneration Bond Hill Cincinnati 0.6 mi 3.5
Woodward Career Technical High School Cincinnati 0.9 mi 3.1
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies Cincinnati 1.0 mi 3.4
Norwood View Elementary School Norwood 1.0 mi 6.3
Norwood High School Norwood 1.3 mi 5.1
Norwood Middle School Norwood 1.3 mi 6.2
The Norwood Montessori School Norwood 1.3 mi 5.9
Rising Stars at Carthage Cincinnati 1.5 mi 5.4
CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.5 mi 7.8
THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Cincinnati 1.7 mi 8.7
ATARA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.6 mi
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Junior/Senior High School Saint Bernard 1.5 mi 5.7
Williams Avenue Elementary School Norwood 1.8 mi 8.0
ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cincinnati 1.8 mi 6.4
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Elementary School Saint Bernard 1.6 mi 6.2
Roselawn Condon School Cincinnati 1.9 mi 4.2
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY Cincinnati 1.8 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45237 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,598

Median Home Value

$158,700

Median Rent

$863/mo

Population

21,234

College Educated

28.8%

Homeownership

48.7%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Median Age

40.9

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Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown Dayton, OH 4.0
Leggett Community Learning Center Akron, OH 4.0
Mound Elementary School Cleveland, OH 4.0
Noble Academy-Cleveland Euclid, OH 4.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bond Hill Academy

What grades does Bond Hill Academy serve?

Bond Hill Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bond Hill Academy?

Bond Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bond Hill Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bond Hill Academy is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bond Hill Academy rank in OH?

Bond Hill Academy ranks #3,073 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Bond Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bond Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bond Hill Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bond Hill Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bond Hill Academy a charter school?

No, Bond Hill Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bond Hill Academy a Title I school?

No, Bond Hill Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
58 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.2%

District

Cincinnati Public Schools
District Enrollment
34,860
Schools in District
66
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,415
District Rank
#48 of 65

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