Virtual High School

Virtual High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a regular public high school serving students from ninth through twelfth grade. With an enrollment of 256 students and a student-teacher ratio of 51.2:1, the school relies on five full-time equivalent teachers to provide instruction. The academic performance of Virtual High School places it in the bottom 20th percentile among Ohio schools with a MySchoolScout Rating of 4.1 out of 10 and an Academic Score of 2.7 out of 10, indicating there is room for improvement in both ELA/Reading (30% proficiency) and Math (16% proficiency).

Despite these challenges, the school continues to support its diverse student body with a range of online courses designed for flexible learning. Virtual High School is situated in a large city setting within Hamilton County, offering students access to urban resources while providing an educational experience tailored to their individual needs.

While current test scores at Virtual High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Virtual High School is 51.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.