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Virtual High School

High School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH

A Cincinnati Public Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

425 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45203

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 39.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate39%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio51.2:1
District spending per student$19,415

Students at Virtual High School score 24% 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 Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Virtual 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent 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

$33,798

Median home value

$296,100

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

46.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Cincinnati College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–120.4 mi975Compare →

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.

Cincinnati Public Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#56 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

Virtual High School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virtual High School

Virtual High School is a public high school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 256 students in grades 9th-12th with a 51.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,215 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virtual High School

What grades does Virtual High School serve?

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

How many students attend Virtual High School?

Virtual High School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Virtual High School is 51.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virtual High School rank in OH?

Virtual High School ranks #3,215 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Virtual High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Virtual High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Virtual High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Virtual High School a charter school?

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

Is Virtual High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
51.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
4-Year Graduation
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 45203)
2,530
Area median age
34.8
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 45203; 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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