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#2187 of 3,441 schools in OH
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School
High School · St Bernard-elmwood Place City · Saint Bernard, OH
A St Bernard-elmwood Place City high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4615 Tower Ave, Saint Bernard, OH 45217
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,974
Median home value
$149,200
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
St Bernard-elmwood Place City
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is listed in St Bernard-Elmwood Place City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Saint Bernard, OH, part of St Bernard-elmwood Place City, serving approximately 338 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,187 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School
What grades does St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School serve?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School rank in OH?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School ranks #2,187 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School a charter school?
No, St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School a Title I school?
No, St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
82.0% of students at St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (513) 482-7100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 45217)
- 5,437
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 46
Official sources & links
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 45217; 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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