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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
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Students at Hughes Stem High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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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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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
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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Aldersgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Cincinnati College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Dohn CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,675 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (513) 363-7400
- 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
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