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#2100 of 3,441 schools in OH
School for Creative and Performing Arts
School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
108 W Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at School for Creative and Performing Arts score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School for Creative and Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$87,930
Median home value
$444,000
Median rent
$1,524/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Cincinnati College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Aldersgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Mount Auburn Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #21 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
School for Creative and Performing Arts is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School for Creative and Performing Arts
School for Creative and Performing Arts is a public school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 1,296 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,100 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School for Creative and Performing Arts
What grades does School for Creative and Performing Arts serve?
School for Creative and Performing Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend School for Creative and Performing Arts?
School for Creative and Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Creative and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Creative and Performing Arts is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School for Creative and Performing Arts rank in OH?
School for Creative and Performing Arts ranks #2,100 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is School for Creative and Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
School for Creative and Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 School for Creative and Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School for Creative and Performing Arts has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School for Creative and Performing Arts a charter school?
No, School for Creative and Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School for Creative and Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, School for Creative and Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for Creative and Performing Arts?
60.1% of students at School for Creative and Performing Arts 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (513) 363-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45202)
- 17,022
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 45202; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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