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#2740 of 3,441 schools in OH

North College Hill High School

High School · North College Hill City · Cincinnati, OH

A North College Hill City high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1620 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$15,963
Chronic Absenteeism48.6%

Students at North College Hill High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* 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 North College Hill 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$58,276

Median home value

$155,500

Median rent

$949/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North College Hill Trojan Way Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified2.81–120.2 mi101Compare →
Mt. Healthy Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated2–121.0 mi85Compare →
Mercy Mcauley High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private9–121.3 mi420Compare →
Mt Healthy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.29–121.5 mi842Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

North College Hill City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

North College Hill High School is listed in North College Hill City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North College Hill High School

North College Hill High School is a public high school in Cincinnati, OH, part of North College Hill City, serving approximately 395 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,740 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North College Hill High School

What grades does North College Hill High School serve?

North College Hill High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North College Hill High School?

North College Hill High School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North College Hill High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North College Hill High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North College Hill High School rank in OH?

North College Hill High School ranks #2,740 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is North College Hill High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North College Hill High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 North College Hill High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North College Hill High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is North College Hill High School a charter school?

No, North College Hill High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North College Hill High School a Title I school?

No, North College Hill High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 45239)
29,035
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
33.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 45239; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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