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#3153 of 3,441 schools in OH

Hughes Stem High School

High School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH

A Cincinnati Public Schools high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2515 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.78 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$19,415
Chronic Absenteeism60.7%

Students at Hughes Stem High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hughes Stem High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$35,936

Median home value

$222,500

Median rent

$1,166/mo

College educated

49.9%

Homeownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

47.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Auburn Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–121.0 mi440Compare →
Aldersgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–121.2 mi209Compare →
Cincinnati College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–121.3 mi975Compare →
Dohn CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified2.79–121.3 mi1,675Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cincinnati Public Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#53 of 65
District spending per student
$19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hughes Stem High School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hughes Stem High School

Hughes Stem High School is a public high school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 1,156 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,153 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hughes Stem High School

What grades does Hughes Stem High School serve?

Hughes Stem High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hughes Stem High School?

Hughes Stem High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Stem High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Stem High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hughes Stem High School rank in OH?

Hughes Stem High School ranks #3,153 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Hughes Stem High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hughes Stem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Hughes Stem High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughes Stem High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Hughes Stem High School a charter school?

No, Hughes Stem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hughes Stem High School a Title I school?

No, Hughes Stem High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,156
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.7%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 45219)
19,326
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
21.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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