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#1609 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 47% in state

Ross High School

High School · Ross Local · Hamilton, OH

A Ross Local high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3601 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013

  • Math 71% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.8:1
District spending per student$11,415
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Ross High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency71%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 78% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
71%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (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

27.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ross 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,391/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamilton), 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

$72,932

Median home value

$217,200

Median rent

$967/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stephen T Badin High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.59–125.0 mi608Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ross Local

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ross High School

Ross High School is a public high school in Hamilton, OH, part of Ross Local, serving approximately 903 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ross High School

What grades does Ross High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ross High School?

Ross High School has an enrollment of approximately 903 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ross High School is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ross High School rank in OH?

Ross High School ranks #1,609 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Ross High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ross High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Ross High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ross High School a charter school?

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

Is Ross High School a Title I school?

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

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

27.4% of students at Ross 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
903
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 45013)
53,533
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
38.2
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 45013; 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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