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Princeton High School

High School · Princeton City · Cincinnati, OH

A Princeton City high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation7.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$16,637
Chronic Absenteeism35.2%

Students at Princeton High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 34% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Princeton 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$70,150

Median home value

$189,700

Median rent

$1,231/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45246; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
7.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·65 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·21 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

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Princeton Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified5.48–122.9 mi300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Princeton City

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#10 of 11
District spending per student
$16,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Princeton High School

Princeton High School is a public high school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Princeton City, serving approximately 1,691 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,639 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Princeton High School

What grades does Princeton High School serve?

Princeton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Princeton High School?

Princeton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,691 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Princeton High School rank in OH?

Princeton High School ranks #2,639 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Princeton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Princeton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Princeton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Princeton High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Princeton High School a charter school?

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

Is Princeton High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princeton High School?

66.4% of students at Princeton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.2%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 45246)
13,925
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
38.4
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 45246; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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