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Cincinnati Public Schools’s three multilanguage schools prepare students to be empathetic global citizens.

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n the lunchroom at Academy of World Languages, a PreK–8 CPS multilanguage school, a cluster of fourth grade girls sit around a table. One speaks English and Arabic, one speaks Spanish, and one speaks an African language, but the conversation is in Spanish. Principal Jackie Rowedder observes the interaction with wonder, noticing the English and Arabic speaker is parsing together bits of Spanish in order to participate in the conversation. When asked why she was attempting Spanish, a language that wasn’t in her curriculum, she answers, “That’s my friend, so I’m learning Spanish.”

Multicultural moments like these happen daily throughout CPS’s three multilingual schools, which include Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies and Fairview-Clifton German Language School, in addition to Academy of World Languages. And while there are similarities among these three schools—they all offer preschool, they all offer a more extensive language experience than a traditional public school curriculum, and they all deliver the benefits of a bilingual foundation—they are also distinctly different in their approaches and offerings.

Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies (AMIS) is CPS’s only true immersion program. Starting in kindergarten, students receive half their instruction in Spanish—including science, social studies, and some mathematics. “Our goal is for our students to graduate being bilingual and biliterate. They’re not learning Spanish as a world language; they’re learning Spanish as a language art,” says Kelley Bagayoko, principal. Students become so proficient in Spanish, in fact, that they’re able to take the Spanish Advanced Placement (AP) exam for a chance to earn college credit—as middle schoolers. Approximately 60 AMIS students are currently

enrolled in AP courses. AMIS is the only school in Cincinnati to offer AP Spanish Literature and Culture.

When AMIS was founded, students were initially offered immersion into either Spanish or French. The demand for Spanish grew, and the French program was relocated to another school. Today, AMIS offers Spanish immersion as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) for native Spanish speakers, which accounts for about 60 percent of the student population. The English language isn’t the only thing these students are learning. They’re also schooled in American cultural comprehension—such as utilizing the bus system (and the vocabulary that comes along with it) and understanding the school’s uniform policy.

As a Kagan Cooperative Learning School, AMIS encourages students to engage with other students whose heritage language is different from their own. Using “bilingual pairing,” teachers intentionally pair students together for collaborative work in such a way that one has a higher proficiency in a language than the other, which creates a sense of cooperation and sparks goodwill that results in students helping each other advance. “In every classroom, someone is learning outside of their home language,” Bagayoko says. “Everyone in our building is learning a new language.”

Academy of World Languages Offering Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and ESL, Academy of World Languages (AWL) boasts the district’s widest array of intensive early educational language instruction. It aims for functional proficiency, which means students receive 150 minutes per week in language instruction.

As a PreK–8 school, families can select which of the four foreign languages their child will study for the duration of their education at AWL. These four languages are classified by the U.S. Department of Defense as “critical languages,” which are those identified as most important for na-

tional security, international cooperation, and economic strength. Prior to this specialization, AWL also taught Latin, Italian, Spanish, and French in its history.

Here, the ESL program, also called a Multilingual Learners program (ML), is an immersion program and typically accounts for about 50–65 percent of the total student population, depending on the year. A total of 35 languages are spoken at AWL, including heritage languages in Swahili, Nepali, and Arabic. “We’re like the United Nations,” says Rowedder, who has served as principal for 22 years.

With such a high percentage of multilingual learners, AWL takes pride in the fact that all staff are trained in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), a step-by-step model that helps make classroom content more understandable for ESL students who are learning subject material in a non-heritage language.

Fairview-Clifton German Language School With roots dating back to 1888, Fairview-Clifton German Language School (FCGLS) is Cincinnati’s second-oldest magnet school. Initially founded to support Cincinnati’s massive German immigrant population in the 1800s, enthusiasm for the German language hit a sharp decline during WWI, and instruction ceased.

In 1974, University of Cincinnati German professors Margith Stern and Larry Stevenson petitioned the Board of Education to launch a fresh German-English school, which was accepted.

Native and near-native German instructors were recruited from around the country, including Frederick Veidt, who served as curriculum coordinator and principal for the school’s first two decades—foundational years that paved the way for FCGLS to become the world-class bilingual program it is today. Like AWL, FCGLS uses the FLES model (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools) in its “whole language” approach. Starting in kindergarten, students receive 35–45

“Our goal is for our students to graduate being bilingual and biliterate. They’re not learning Spanish as a world language; they’re learning Spanish as a language art,” says Kelley Bagayoko, AMIS principal.

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minutes of German instruction per day in groups of about 12 kids. All kindergarten and first-grade teachers are native Germans, enriching the authenticity of the students’ first introduction to the German language.

Because students become proficient in German so quickly, and because students learn “content enrichment” in German (that is, other subjects are sprinkled with German language), the school typically does not accept new students after first grade.

The Case for Early Language Acquisition Scott Rooksberry, German team leader at FCGLS, was pursuing a career as a high school German teacher when he took a long-term substitute position at FCGLS. There, his career path took a turn. “I walked in there and was watching a first-grade German classroom, and these 5- and 6-yearolds were just mesmerized by this teacher,” Rooksberry recalls. “It was like watching Mr. Rogers deliver language instruction to these young children.” Rooksberry decided to enter elementary education full time and never looked back.

Science tells us that children absorb new languages at astonishingly fast rates—much faster than adults—which makes it both fun and rewarding to teach them. According to research cited by the United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe, children learn language through an implicit (or subconscious) system, rather than the explicit (or conscious) system that is more common in adulthood. This transition from subconscious to conscious language acquisition is believed to happen around the

age of 12, which makes early exposure all the more essential. And it sets students up to most quickly acquire additional languages.

“Kids are amazing,” says Rowedder.“The kids who come in and are literate in their native language adapt very quickly to learning second, third, and even fourth languages.”

This is especially true for languages that share common roots, such as German and English (which are Germanic languages) or French, Spanish, and Italian (which are romance languages).

This is one plug for native English speakers to learn German as children, says Rooksberry. The similarities in vocabulary—such as the words bär for bear and fisch for fish— are called cognates and serve as “scaffolding” to support a student’s learning journey in both languages.

Another benefit of early language acquisition is that it strengthens specific utilities of the brain, requiring both sides of the brain to collaborate. One study conducted at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York revealed that children who learn a second language early in their development will store it in the same “compartment” as their native, or heritage, language, which makes it more natural to retain the second language over time. Another study led by Agnes Kovacs of the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy, studied infants who were exposed to two languages from birth versus one, showing that those with a bilingual heritage had better executive functioning and higher abilities to focus.

FCGLS parent Abria Drummonds, who has two children currently enrolled and a

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third who already completed K–6 at the school, says the benefits of seeing young children absorb a second language can even empower a parent’s approach at home.“You feel proud, and you really get to conceptualize how amazing the brain is in these children,” Drummonds says. “I find myself trying not to put my own limitations on them, because I can see they can pretty much do whatever they put their mind to.” Drummonds also finds it endearing that her three children have their “own little bond” around speaking German together, especially since it’s a language Drummonds herself is not proficient in. She encourages all parents to consider enrolling their children in a multilingual education for the myriad benefits it can bring.“You can’t put a price on it,” she says.“If you can speak another language, you can relate to another person who’s not like you and vice versa. opportunities you can get, I really feel like it opens your horizon and your perspective.”

Principal Bagayoko also notes that early language exposure can develop into a “lifelong love.” Just as kids develop natural inclinations toward sports or theater or music, some may also gravitate toward foreign languages if given the chance. This passion pathway is extraordinarily accessible, Bagayoko notes, as it can be nurtured through free library and internet resources. “One of the really important things about learning another language is it just helps kids to stay curious,” says Bagayoko, who has a 4-year-old daughter she plans to enroll in the school.

Rooksberry says language can also be an alternate avenue for a child to find academic success. For instance, kids who are

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GUTEN TAG Fairview-Clifton German Language School students become proficient in the language so quickly and early that new pupils are rarely accepted after first grade.

“talkers” may struggle with subjects that require long periods of stillness and quiet (such as reading). However, it’s sometimes the more verbose kids who thrive in a language instruction atmosphere, where more chatter is better—at the appropriate times, of course.“Their proficiency comes with the minutes they spend in the language. The goal is to get as many minutes in that target language as possible,” says Rooksberry. For this reason, Rooksberry speaks almost exclusively in German to his students, with the exception of when behavioral issues need English explanations. Even then, students know it’s not ideal when he has to “put the flag down,” because “that’s not what our goal is,” he says.

Loquacious or not, all students can benefit from confidence boost that comes with being proficient in a foreign language. The majority of children in a multilingual program will know at least one language at a higher proficiency than their parents, which gives them a unique sense of empowerment that FCGLS principal Savannah Rabal calls the “valorization of the adolescent.” In fact, in some cases, parents are actually discouraged from trying to help their children learn the new language at home, as they may do more harm than good with mispronunciations, unless the parent is already proficient in that language.

“I do believe you’re a different part of their story when you’re a part of this early education where they’re really learning this language and keeping it forever,” says Rabal.

“That’s the power of being a part of it in the beginning.”

Real-World Readiness In addition to the benefits of language acquisition at a multilingual school, students also receive exposure to diverse populations and cultures—and can proudly share the uniqueness of their own cultures with others who are curious and empathic. With so much diversity represented, children are less likely to feel like outsiders. At AMIS, nearly 97 percent of the student body is nonwhite. At AWL, it’s 95 percent. At FCGLS, Rooksberry says his classrooms are “as diverse as you can get”—from race and gender to socioeconomic and neighborhood representation. Parents who elect enrollment in the school embrace this diversity, because they “want their kids to be in a classroom that looks like the world,” he says.

“When you say all are welcome, all are welcome,” says Rowedder of AWL. “A lot of our kids and families enjoy it here because they’re not made fun of because they look different, dress different, talk different.

Everybody here does. That’s what makes it fun.”

Exchange programs, such as the one offered at FCGLS, offer former students opportunities to experience real-life cultural immersion and also host international students in their own homes. In operation since 1980, FCGLS’s is the longest continually running exchange program in Ohio and is operated through the German American Partnership Program (GAPP). First, in the spring, the American students host German students from their partner school in Donaueschingen, Germany, in their homes

“If you can speak another language, you can relate to another person who’s not like you and vice versa,” says FCGLS parent Abria Drummonds.

for two weeks. They take them to quintessential Cincinnati experiences, such as Cincinnati Reds games or the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, before the German students fly out to New York City for a couple of days.

Then, the former FCGLS students, now rising ninth- or 10th-grade students, travel to Donaueschingen and often stay with the family of the German student they hosted here. They spend time eating and living with the student’s family, then travel to Berlin for a couple of days. This year, 24 former FCGLS students are participating in the program.

“It’s the capstone experience. All those language skills they’ve developed here, they get to go over to Germany and sit around the table with a German family and get the real, authentic experience. It doesn’t get any better than that,” says Rooksberry.“My mission in the exchange program is empathy. I

want students to see that our family here and the other families over there, we find that we’re not that different.”

No surprise, these skills in empathy and cultural awareness are highly useful and marketable in today’s global economy— and not just for students’ future careers, but even for first jobs in high school. Bagayoko relays stories of her former students who work summer jobs at Kings Island and receive desirable promotions—often out of the blazing sun—when supervisors realize they speak fluent Spanish. “Having those Spanish skills, it doesn’t take long for it to start to bear fruit,” she says.

Speaking German, Rabal says, “sets you apart,” noting that while plenty of people speak some level of Spanish, German is unique. “It’s something that is not unique enough that it’s not helpful, but it’s unique enough that it’s desirable.” Indeed, there are many Germany-based employers with offices around Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, including Festo, DHL Express, Ditsch USA, and Balluff. The school makes it a priority to stay connected to the German-American Citizens League of Cincinnati and hosts an annual Fasching (Carnival) to engage with the community through German festivities. “We’re a community-based school and all that that means,” says Rooksberry.“I want parents to feel that this is just as much their home as it is for their child.”

AWL also typically hosts a public annual International Festival that features multicultural food and student performances. Students at AWL have been able to form quick connections with visiting players from FC Cincinnati, the Reds, and the Bengals who might hail from other countries. Rowedder notes that some of her former students have chosen careers as interpreters at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the CVG Airport. She’s proud that about 30 of her current students are the “kids of kids” she had from her early years.

For all three CPS multilingual schools, there’s a legacy component that keeps families coming back—one where families want to uphold the multilingual and multicultural values that were instilled in them as children. Luckily, Cincinnati’s language schools only continue to improve, fostering the next generation of empathetic, world-ready language learners.

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UST OVER FIVE YEARS AGO, THE world went into shutdown as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantining guidelines. Schools all over the country, including in Greater Cincinnati, abandoned in-person instruction for virtual classrooms. In the months and years following, students’ bedrooms and dining tables took the place of classrooms—where classwork was completed in place of school desks, where folders and notebooks were stored in place of

lockers, where lunch was eaten in place of cafeterias. Students received instruction through laptop screens in place of in-person lectures and virtual chatrooms took the place of lively classroom discussion. There was no replacement for between-class hallway chatter nor were there alternative playgrounds for games and catching up with friends.

Upon the return to in-person instruction in 2021 and 2022, schools in the U.S. reported fundamental changes in student behavior and attitude, from rampant misconduct

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to social isolation, presenting a fresh set of challenges for faculty, teachers, and families.

The comeback was worrisome to Brianca Gay, a counselor for 11 years at Woodward Technical and Career High School and a district lead counselor for Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS). She noticed that students were having problems communicating their thoughts and feelings with their peers and teachers and had trouble figuring out how to regulate their emotions and resolve conflict in stressful situations.

“During that time, they missed a year

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of being able to be around their peers and learn this stuff, so they’re having to play catch up,” she says. “We’re already dealing with middle school and high schoolers going through puberty, so in addition to that, having then to also get them motivated to be in the building and to learn.”

The caseload on Gay and other CPS counselors increased significantly as she says they worked with students on how to regulate their emotions and have honest conversations—but counselors needed additional support to meet the demand for help. In their time of need, Gay accepted the helping hand of MindPeace, a local nonprofit organization that works to close the accessibility gap between students and mental health resources.

Woodward is just one of a network of more than 240 schools in Greater Cincinnati that utilize a partnership with MindPeace. CPS as a whole has maintained a steady relationship with the organization for about 20 years to provide for its students’ mental well-being.

The nonprofit has crafted a network of local school districts and professional mental health organizations that provide students and educators with on-site programs and resources, helping families find affordable mental health care for their children.

Currently, 29 Greater Cincinnati school districts are involved in MindPeace’s network. The organization acts as a liaison between the schools and agencies, assessing each institution’s student mental health needs and pinpointing the appropriate agencies to be able to provide the services needed—from placing counselors and psychologists in schools to providing professional development to educators to working directly with families to curate the best care for their children’s needs.

Through a collaboration with MindPeace and its partner organization, Best Point Education & Behavioral Health, Woodward is provided a school therapist and case coordinator for students, among other supports. In the wake of the pandemic and school counselors’ strained capacity to treat students, MindPeace and Best Point reached out to families to provide additional resources to care for students’ mental well-being, ensuring that all students had the opportunity to talk to a professional or trusted adult when needed. Teachers re-

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ceived professional development to learn how to reduce the stigma around mental health conversations and develop strategies to advocate for their students. They even transformed the Woodward teachers’ lounge into a mental health space to avoid burnout, featuring massage chairs, exercise and yoga stations, and other amenities.

“It was very helpful, the increase of social-emotional support for our district,” says Gay. “We wouldn’t have been able to do it just by ourselves.”

MINDPEACE’S ORIGINS DATE BACK TO 2002 as a project created in response to the need for an improved system of mental health care for children by the Junior League of Cincinnati (JLC), the local nonprofit composed of women using civic leadership skills to serve the community.

“We really had no system [for mental health care] at the time,” says MindPeace Executive Director Susan Shelton, then a JLC volunteer who helped create the organization. “Children’s Hospital had just made the decision to go all-in on mental health, which was very unusual for pediatric hospitals. At the same time, the JLC made the decision to go all-in on helping solve the issue of mental health systems.”

In tandem with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and other community partners, hundreds of volunteers at the JLC worked to establish a system that would address children’s mental health needs by creating partnerships between local schools and providers. The partnership would offer the school a direct contact to communicate the resources its students and families needed. CPS was the sole district to agree to be involved in a partnership at the time, opening the door for more than 60 schools to access the resources offered by mental health provider partners.

“It took us four or five years to connect 65 schools with partners, but all of a sudden we had the beginnings of a connected infrastructure with access to care,” says Shelton. At schools such as Woodward and across the district, it proved to be effective.

By 2007, the JLC decided to develop the project into its own nonprofit, now known as MindPeace. Today, the organization partners with 24 behavioral health agencies to serve more than 160,000 students.

Each agency is consulted on its ability and means to operate in a busy academic en-

vironment, from the capacity of therapists and psychologists who can serve students on a regular basis to the financial means to maintain those staff over time. When a school requests a partnership with a mental health provider, MindPeace facilitates the conversation between the two organizations, ensuring that the agency chosen

“It took us four or five years to connect 65 schools with partners, but all of a sudden we had the beginnings of a connected infrastructure with access to care,” says Susan Shelton. to work with the school will be able to adequately meet its needs, and remaining present throughout the transition.

In addition, MindPeace provides schools with everything from suicide prevention and education to counseling and crisis support for staff, medical professionals, and families to professional development sessions and hosts community events to spread awareness of and reduce stigma around mental illness. In recent years, MindPeace has begun installing “MindPeace Rooms” at local schools— social-emotional learning environments where students can learn to de-escalate during times of stress and self-regulate their bodies and emotions. Its website provides easy-to-access resources on all of the above for students, school and medical professionals, and families.

As a result of the organization’s work, 75 percent of students at MindPeace-partnered schools were connected to mental health treatment during the 2023–2024 school year.

According to Shelton, it’s more important than ever to acquaint students with the mental health resources they need. She says children are experiencing feelings of isolation and loneliness, disconnection from the world, and anxiety and depression. Many children are sleep-deprived— teenagers require eight hours of sleep a night to be adequately rested, and less than 6.5 hours of sleep classifies them as being

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FOR 17 YE AR S , JAMI LUGG EN HA S worked as the resource coordinator for Lower Price Hill’s Oyler School—the largest Community Learning Center (CLC) in the region. As a CLC, Oyler works not just to educate its students (preschool through 12th grade), but to revitalize the neighborhood community.

At Oyler, recreational, educational, social, health, civic, and cultural opportunities include everything from after-school programs and nutrition classes to career and college services to youth development activities and mentoring to arts programming and recreational activities. “Oyler itself is considered a national model for Community Learning Centers because of how much we have inside our building,” says Luggen.

In her job as resource coordinator, Luggen establishes, manages, and maintains partnerships with local organizations to continue offering those opportunities. Always assessing the needs of Oyler students and the community at large, Luggen is there with families through it all, and the need for improved mental health care has persisted throughout the duration of her career.

“When I first started here, we had one mental health therapist, and we had a school where a psychiatrist was telling us that 98 percent of our kiddos were suffering from some type of PTSD from all ranges of things, and loosely attributed to poverty,” she says. “At that time, 35 percent of our student population was homeless, living on the streets or in a shelter.”

While having a therapist at the school was beneficial for the students who were able to meet with them, Oyler’s behavioral health agency didn’t have the means to provide any additional therapists, meaning that students often had to wait their turn to receive the care they needed. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, Luggen saw student need increase dramatically. The waitlist to meet with the school therapist was at least 40 names long at all times, and Oyler’s partner agency couldn’t meet the school’s demand for mental health assistance. Luggen knew it was time for a change, and called MindPeace to explain Oyler’s situation and request a new partner that could fulfill its substantial need.

The first step MindPeace takes in partnering a school with a behavioral health agency is conducting a needs assessment.

MindPeace works with the school to facilitate a survey of its stakeholders—students, teachers, and families—to understand their needs and identify the gaps in mental health

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support and services.

“A lot of times, what we’re finding from schools is that there is a lot more of a need for all-hands-on-deck support,” says MindPeace Senior Vice President Nicole Pfirman. “When 70 percent of parents say their kids need mental health counseling, they don’t have that capacity [in their] system. Our needs assessments are trying to get at whether kids are struggling with high-achieving perfectionism, adverse childhood experiences, depression and anxiety, bullying, and relationship problems. We’re trying to figure out what the root causes are.”

Using data from the needs assessment, Luggen brought the findings before Oyler’s decision-making committee to determine which of MindPeace’s behavioral health partners could fulfill the “job description” requested from the community.

Ultimately, Oyler decided to partner with Best Point. MindPeace facilitated the transition, working closely with teachers and faculty and reaching out to families to reassess what services they and their children need. “I just cannot tell you how important having a MindPeace in your back pocket is. Having that as a ready-needed tool in your tool belt is so necessary,” Luggen says.“No one wants to end their partnership in a divorce. [MindPeace] can be that sounding board for both sides, to be the marriage mediator to help us work through some of the issues that might come about, [pinpointing] what the school wants and what the partner can provide.”

As a result of the new partnership, Lug-

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medically compromised—which can affect brain development and long-term memory.

“Kids are facing pressure from themselves. Feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, which is always really concerning to me,” says Shelton.“The hopelessness is across the socioeconomic, cultural divide—it could be for different reasons, but the result is the same.”

gen says that Oyler now offers three fulltime therapists (including one who specializes in early childhood), a full-time care coordinator, monthly visits from a nurse practitioner of psychiatry from MedSalem Services for students who need medication, and a MindPeace Room. It also offers counseling for caregivers,“because mental health doesn’t just affect the student who’s been diagnosed,” but the families as well.

Luggen says she’s noticed true gains in students’ mental health since then.“Before, kids would get signed up for services and

Hills School District to pursue a partnership with MindPeace in fall 2023. Like other districts, Forest Hills was experiencing a spike in students’ experiences with executive function issues, anxiety, and self-pressure. Additionally, the school district has tragically experienced at least nine student deaths, including suicides, within the last decade alone.

“We were taking a look at what other school districts were doing, and I think all of us, regardless of school district, are seeing a change in mental health needs for our

variety of needs in the classroom, and the district has taken advantage of increased support and grief counseling for students experiencing loss.

As a result, Tinsley reports seeing young students improve their executive functioning skills—knowing how to keep themselves calm in stressful situations, while teachers have a new understanding of strategies to encourage positive behaviors and learned how to partner with families to reinforce the same strategies at home.

“Their communication and their follow-up has been exceptional, as far as regular check-ins to see how we’re doing, even if nothing “ˊ˛˘ˡ ʼ Ѓ˥˦˧ ˦˧˔˥˧˘˗ ˛˘˥˘ʟ ˪˘ ˛˔˗ ˢˡ˘ ˠ˘ˡ˧˔˟ ˛˘˔˟˧˛ is going on, just knowing that ˧˛˘˥˔ˣ˜˦˧ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˪˘ ˛˔˗ ˔ ˦˖˛ˢˢ˟ ˪˛˘˥˘ ˔ ˣ˦ˬ˖˛˜˔˧˥˜˦˧ ˪˔˦ they’re there to make sure that ˧˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˨˦ ˧˛˔˧ ʬʫ ˣ˘˥˖˘ˡ˧ ˢ˙ ˢ˨˥ ˞˜˗˗ˢ˦ ˪˘˥˘ ˦˨˙˙˘˥˜ˡ˚ we’re doing well,” says Tinsley.“In instances where we have needed ˙˥ˢˠ ˦ˢˠ˘ ˧ˬˣ˘ ˢ˙ ˃ˇˆʷ ˙˥ˢˠ ˔˟˟ ˥˔ˡ˚˘˦ ˢ˙ ˧˛˜ˡ˚˦ʟ ˔ˡ˗ additional support, whether it’s ˟ˢˢ˦˘˟ˬ ˔˧˧˥˜˕˨˧˘˗ ˧ˢ ˣˢ˩˘˥˧ˬʟϣ ˦˔ˬ˦ ʽ˔ˠ˜ ʿ˨˚˚˘ˡʡ been because a parent or a student has passed away or a staff member, they would be there forever, which doesn’t students. We wanted to look at where we they will pick up the phone and call and say, make sense. Now, kiddos are able to suc- are and the continuum of services we offer,” ‘What support do you need?’ ” cessfully complete their treatment plan and says Kim Tinsley, assistant superintendent be able to move forward and be successful in of the Forest Hills School District.

FOR SCHOOLS AND PARENTS ALIKE, the classroom.”

Knowing that the transition to estab- Shelton acknowledges that it can be diflishing a partnership through MindPeace ficult to have conversations about chilCINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS AREN’T would take close to a year, Tinsley jumped dren’s mental health, but emphasizes the only ones to cite increased mental straight into working on the needs assess- that it’s better to be proactive and begin health concerns among students in recent ment. “It gave us a glimpse into the things having them sooner than later. years, particularly following the pandem- that are creating stress and anxiety for stu“[It’s important] to not be afraid to ic. Schools around the country cite issues dents. It wasn’t necessarily social media and talk about feelings with kids. If they’re with students’ self-confidence and con- some of the things that we as adults think, feeling really sad, why is that? Have they nectedness to their peers. but just some of the pressures around what ever thought about hurting themselves?

In helping schools such as Woodward it is to be a teenager these days,” says Tins- The myth is that that will put ideas in their reemerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, ley. “For our kids, there’s a lot of feeling of heads, but that’s not true at all. In fact, peoMindPeace has worked to emphasize the competition and keeping up with each other ple who are feeling really sad or isolated and role that adults in schools can play in the as far as academics, athletics, and knowing feeling like they want to harm themselves, well-being of students, providing profes- that we have scholarships they’re compet- they’re often waiting for someone to ask sional development opportunities, resourc- ing for. We learned that when there’s a lot of them what’s happening so that they can ask es for teachers’ well-being such as improved opportunities for students to engage with for help,” says Shelton. lounge spaces and counseling, and addition- the schools, sometimes their eyes are bigger And having involved students as stakeal capacity for mental health resources. than their stomachs.” holders in conversations regarding mental With 20 years of experience in public edUnder its new partnership with Child- health services from the start, Shelton ucation, Pfirman works closely with schools Focus, Forest Hills has expanded ther- knows better than anyone that there’s no to refine their policies on discipline, home- apy-based resources for families. Even better place to start finding answers to lessness, attendance, and other contributing before the partnership, the district main- solving youth mental health crises than factors to mental health. “I do a ton of pro- tained a team that develops a student well- with children themselves. fessional learning with teachers on behavior ness curriculum, and while the district has “They’re very open to seeking help. regulation, de-escalation, how to respond to offered school-based therapy for students, They’re very open to looking out for their a crisis. It’s important to pull teachers into it now has a list of other community part- friends. They’re very open about how they these conversations, how they play a role in ners to recommend and connect families want services delivered. They want to learn their students’ mental health and what they with outside of school. Forest Hills fac- as much as they can about mental illness, are able to provide to them.” ulty and staff receive training and learn they want to talk about preventing suicide,” This guidance is what attracted Forest trauma-informed strategies to support a she says. “Youth are the solution.”

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SCHOOLS GUIDE 2025 Welcome to the 2025 Schools Guide, Cincinnati Magazine’s overview of 350 public and private schools and districts in the three-state Cincinnati region. This guide offers relevant statistical information for families looking for a new school for their kids or checking up on their current school, district, or diocese. The Schools Guide is a one-stop shop for comparing essential school information.

Because the Cincinnati region spans three states, the Schools Guide is organized by state. Listings contain state-specific data for all public school districts and high schools.

The public school data was collected solely from the Department of

Education databases for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Private schools have voluntarily reported their data to the Guide; not all private schools provided all information. Contact schools directly to learn more.

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS OHIO PUBLIC Ohio Public Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment ELC=Early Literacy Component, a measure of reading improvement and proficiency for students in kindergarten through third grade, percentage GR=Graduation rate PI=Performance Index, measures the test results of every student and rewards districts and schools for improving the performance of all students, percentage score GAP=Gap Closing, measures the reduction in educational gaps for student subgroups, percentage score (30% or more meets or exceeds state standards) CCR=College, Career, Workforce, and Military readiness, estimates how prepared the graduating class from a school or district is to go on to postsecondary education, enter the workforce, or join the armed forces, percentage score BATAVIA LOCAL SCHOOLS

4 BULLDOG PL., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 732-2343, BATAVIASCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,539, ELC=67.1%, GR=93.9%, PI=77.2%, GAP=48.3%, CCR=59.1% BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL 1 BULLDOG PL., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 732-2341, BATAVIASCHOOLS.ORG/O/BHS GS=9–12, E=639, GR=93.9%, PI=77.6%, GAP=48.8%, CCR=59.1% BETHEL-TATE LOCAL SCHOOLS

675 W. PLANE ST., BETHEL, OH 45106, (513) 734-2271, BETHELTATE.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,329, ELC=77%, GR=95.6%, PI=83.7%, GAP=70.5%, CCR=66% BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL 3420 ST. RT. 125, BETHEL, OH 45106, (513) 734-2271, BETHELTATE.ORG/O/BTHS GS=9–12, E=370, GR=95.6%, PI=85.7%, GAP=65%, CCR=66% CARLISLE LOCAL SCHOOLS

230 JAMAICA RD., CARLISLE, OH 45005, (937) 7460710, CARLISLEINDIANS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,519, ELC=84.9%, GR=96.7%, PI=78.9%, GAP=45.5%, CCR=52.2% CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL 250 JAMAICA RD., CARLISLE, OH 45005, (937) 746-4481, CARLISLEINDIANS.ORG/CARLISLE-JR-SR-HIGH GS=9–12, E=421, GR=96.7%, PI=76.8%, GAP=34.2%, CCR=52.2% CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2651 BURNET AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 363-0000, CPS-K12.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=34,761, ELC=64.9%, GR=83.3%, PI=60.5%, GAP=36.1%, CCR=45.4% AIKEN NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL 5641 BELMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 3636760, AIKENNEWTECH.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,177, GR=89.1%, PI=43.9%, GAP=68%, CCR=57% CLARK MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 3030 ERIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 363-7100, CLARK.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=733, GR=98.7%, PI=64.9%, GAP=45.1%, CCR=34.6% GILBERT A. DATER HIGH SCHOOL 2146 FERGUSON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 363-7200, DATERHIGHSCHOOL.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=880, GR=77.7%, PI=45.8%, GAP=22.7%, CCR=46% JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 3036 WERK RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 363-2600, GAMBLEMONTESSORIHS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=697, GR=86.4%, PI=50.1%, GAP=32.1%, CCR=50.6%

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JOHN J. GILLIGAN DIGITAL ACADEMY 425 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45203, (513) 363-2040, DIGITALACADEMY.CPS-K12.ORG GS=K–12, E=365, ELC=60%, GR=63.4%, PI=40.4%, GAP=98%, CCR=12.4%

CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 5327 HUTCHINSON RD., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 625-1211, CNESCHOOLS.ORG/O/CNE-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=393, GR=92.2%, PI=70.9%, GAP=20%, CCR=43.9%

HUGHES STEM HIGH SCHOOL 2515 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 363-7400, HUGHESSTEM.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,130, GR=88.3%, PI=50.3%, GAP=19.3%, CCR=62.7%

8688 DONNA LN., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 936-6275, DEERPARKCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,077, ELC=80.7%, GR=96.2%, PI=77.8%, GAP=45.5%, CCR=51.7%

DEER PARK COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

DR. O’DELL OWENS CENTER FOR LEARNING 2825 ALMS PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 363-2400, OWENS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=54, GR=38.5%, PI=36%, GAP=58.8%, CCR=23.1%

DEER PARK JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 8351 PLAINFIELD RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 891-0010, JRSR.DEERPARKCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=492, GR=96.2%, PI=73.7%, GAP=44.9%, CCR=51.7%

OYLER SCHOOL 2121 HATMAKER ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45204, (513) 363-4100, OYLER.CPS-K12.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=505, ELC=59.8%, GR=89%, PI=50.8%, GAP=83%, CCR=56.7%

EASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY 3555 KELLOGG AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 3633400, RIVERVIEWEAST.CPS-K12.ORG GS=9–12, E=479, ELC=78.7%, GR=79%, PI=40.7%, GAP=16.3%, CCR=46.5%

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 11557 U.S. HIGHWAY 62, WINCHESTER, OH 45697, (937) 695-9913, WWW.ELSD.US/EASTERNHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=251, GR=93.8%, PI=83.6%, GAP=61.5%, CCR=82.3%

SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS 108 W. CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 3638000, SCPA.CPS-K12.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,291, ELC=61.5%, GR=99.6%, PI=76.7%, GAP=60%, CCR=69.2% SHRODER HIGH SCHOOL 5030 DUCK CREEK RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 363-6900, SHRODER.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=717, GR=90.6%, PI=46%, GAP=51%, CCR=62.2% SPENCER CENTER FOR GIFTED AND EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS 3555 KELLOGG AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 3630000, SPENCERGIFTED.CPS-K12.ORG GS=3–12, E=330, ELC=93.1%, GR=98.1%, PI=98.3%, GAP=63.4%, CCR=45.2% ROBERT A. TAFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL 420 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45214, (513) 363-8200, TAFTITHS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=683, GR=84.3%, PI=42.1%, GAP=51%, CCR=18.2% VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL 425 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45203, (513) 363-7760, VIRTUALHIGH.CPS-K12.ORG GS=K–12, E=285, ELC=not enough students to evaluate, GR=53.9%, PI=35.7%, GAP=0%, CCR=23.4% WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3250 VICTORY PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45207, (513) 363-8400, WALNUTHILLSEAGLES.COM GS=7–12, E=2,491, GR=99.2%, PI=10.1%, GAP=65.5%, CCR=74.8%

11479 U.S. HIGHWAY 62, WINCHESTER, OH 45697, (937) 695-6276, WWW.ELSD.US GS=K–12, E=1,035, ELC=78.6%, GR=93.8%, PI=83.6%, GAP=64.1%, CCR=82.3%

EDGEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

3500 BUSENBARK RD., TRENTON, OH 45067, (513) 867-3400, EDGEWOODSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,286, ELC=66.7%, GR=93.2%, PI=72.6%, GAP=36.7%, CCR=57.1% EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 3045 BUSENBARK RD., TRENTON, OH 45067, (513) 867-6300, EDGEWOODSCHOOLS.COM/O/EHS GS=9–12, E=951, GR=93.2%, PI=71.3%, GAP=36.4%, CCR=57.1% FAIRFIELD CITY SCHOOLS

4641 BACH LN., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 829-6300, FAIRFIELDCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,857, ELC=69.7%, GR=94.5%, PI=77.2%, GAP=64.3%, CCR=53.1% FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 8800 HOLDEN BLVD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 942-2999, HS.FAIRFIELDCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=10–12, E=1,846, GR=94.7%, PI=70.2%, GAP=40%, CCR=53.2% FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS

551 S. APPLE ST., FAYETTEVILLE, OH 45118, (513) 875-2423, FP.K12.OH.US GS=K–12, E=718, ELC=74.3%, GR=95%, PI=78.6%, GAP=46.2%, CCR=83.6% FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY HIGH SCHOOL 501 S. APPLE ST., FAYETTEVILLE, OH 45118, (513) 875-3520, FP.K12.OH.US/PAGE/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=212, GR=95%, PI=78.3%, GAP=76.9%, CCR=83.6% FELICITY-FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2144 FERGUSON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 3638900, WESTERNHILLS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,296, GR=72.6%, PI=42.9%, GAP=82%, CCR=29.2%

105 MARKET ST., FELICITY, OH 45120, (513) 362-5348, FELICITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=634, ELC=96.3%, GR=91.5%, PI=78.1%, GAP=35%, CCR=60.3%

WITHROW UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2488 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 363-9200, WITHROW.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,300, GR=75.9%, PI=41.5%, GAP=23.3%, CCR=74%

FELICITY-FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 105 MARKET ST., FELICITY, OH 45120, (513) 362-5330, FELICITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=168, GR=91.5%, PI=69.7%, GAP=12.9%, CCR=60.3%

WOODWARD CAREER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 7005 READING RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45237, (513) 363-9300, WOODWARDCAREERTECH.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=858, GR=86.2%, PI=39%, GAP=16%, CCR=61.5%

FINNEYTOWN LOCAL SCHOOLS

CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

2792 U.S. HIGHWAY 50, BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 625-1211, CNESCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,298, ELC=69.1%, GR=92.2%, PI=74.5%, GAP=29.5%, CCR=43.9%

8916 FONTAINEBLEAU TER., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 7283700, FINNEYTOWN.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,154, ELC=57.7%, GR=94.8%, PI=63.1%, GAP=35.9%, CCR=58.7% FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY CAMPUS 8916 FONTAINEBLEAU TER., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 931-0712, FINNEYTOWN.ORG/SCHOOLS/SECONDARY/ GS=7–12, E=518, GR=94.8%, PI=64.2%, GAP=34.5%, CCR=58.7%

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LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

7946 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 231-3600, FORESTHILLS.EDU GS=Pre-K–12, E=6,843, ELC=92.1%, GR=97.2%, PI=92.9%, GAP=63.2%, CCR=64.3%

5572 PRINCETON RD., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45011, (513) 874-5505, LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=17,023, ELC=77.9%, GR=95.2%, PI=86.6%, GAP=77.1%, CCR=63.1%

ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL 7560 FOREST RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 232-2772, FORESTHILLS.EDU/ANDERSON GS=9–12, E=1,127, GR=97%, PI=88.9%, GAP=47.9%, CCR=61%

LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL 6840 LAKOTA LN., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044, (513) 755-7211, EASTHIGH.LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=9–12, E=2,218, GR=96.3%, PI=84.9%, GAP=62.9%, CCR=63.8%

TURPIN HIGH SCHOOL 2650 BARTELS RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 232-7770, FORESTHILLS.EDU/TURPIN GS=9–12, E=988, GR=97.4%, PI=90.5%, GAP=57.1%, CCR=68.1%

LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL 8940 UNION CENTRE BLVD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 874-5699, WESTHIGH.LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=9–12, E=2,471, GR=95.8%, PI=84.3%, GAP=48.6%, CCR=66.1%

FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS

150 E. SIXTH ST., FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (937) 746-1699, FRANKLINCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,553, ELC=69.9%, GR=96.6%, PI=77.3%, GAP=58.3%, CCR=58.6%

LEBANON CITY SCHOOLS

160 MILLER RD., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 934-5770, LEBANONSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=4,951, ELC=74.2%, GR=96.9%, PI=83.3%, GAP=59.7%, CCR=66.7%

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 750 E. FOURTH ST., FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (937) 743-8610, FRANKLINCITYSCHOOLS.COM/FRANKLIN-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=651, GR=96.6%, PI=75.6%, GAP=42.9%, CCR=58.6%

LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL 1916 DRAKE RD., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 934-5100, LEBANONSCHOOLS.ORG/LEBANON-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,479, GR=96.9%, PI=82.5%, GAP=41.1%, CCR=66.7%

GEORGETOWN EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

LITTLE MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

1043 MOUNT ORAB PK., GEORGETOWN, OH 45121, (937) 378-3565, GTOWN.K12.OH.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=934, ELC=80.7%, GR=97.7%, PI=81.8%, GAP=36.1%, CCR=80%

95 E. U.S. 22-3, MAINEVILLE, OH 45039, (513) 899-2264, LITTLEMIAMISCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,229, ELC=76.2%, GR=97%, PI=83.9%, GAP=66.2%, CCR=58.9%

GEORGETOWN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 987 MOUNT ORAB PK., GEORGETOWN, OH 45121, (937) 378-6730, GTOWN.K12.OH.US GS=7–12, E=387, GR=97.7%, PI=80.5%, GAP=44.1%, CCR=80%

LITTLE MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL 3001 E. U.S. 22-3, MORROW, OH 45152, (513) 899-3781, LITTLEMIAMISCHOOLS.COM/LITTLE-MIAMI-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,431, GR=97%, PI=84.3%, GAP=55.4%, CCR=58.9%

GOSHEN LOCAL SCHOOLS

6694 GOSHEN RD., GOSHEN, OH 45122, (513) 722-2222, WWW. GOSHENLOCALSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,680, ELC=87.9%, GR=98.7%, PI=84%, GAP=57.7%, CCR=72.1%

LOCKLAND LOCAL SCHOOLS

210 N. COOPER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, LOCKLANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=464, ELC=65.3%, GR=81.9%, PI=46.2%, GAP=10.9%, CCR=76.1%

420-4760, MADISONMOHAWKS.ORG/MADISON-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=404, GR=97.8%, PI=74.6%, GAP=35.1%, CCR=46.9% MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOLS

2 WARRIOR WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 272-7500, MARIEMONTSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,497, ELC=93.1%, GR=96.1%, PI=99.9%, GAP=85.4%, CCR=78.1% MARIEMONT HIGH SCHOOL 1 WARRIOR WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 272-7600, MARIEMONTSCHOOLS.ORG/MARIEMONTHIGHSCHOOL_HOME. ASPX GS=9–12, E=422, GR=96.1%, PI=98.4%, GAP=91.2%, CCR=78.1% MASON CITY SCHOOLS

211 N. EAST ST., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-0474, MASONOHIOSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=9,959, ELC=80.5%, GR=97.6%, PI=94.4%, GAP=84.3%, CCR=66.5% WILLIAM MASON HIGH SCHOOL 6100 S. MASON MONTGOMERY RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-5025, MHS.MASONOHIOSCHOOLS.COM GS=9–12, E=3,374, GR=97.6%, PI=93%, GAP=80%, CCR=66.5% MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOLS

1 DONHAM PLAZA, 4TH FLOOR, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 423-0781, MIDDLETOWNCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,720, ELC=59%, GR=87.3%, PI=58.7%, GAP=20%, CCR=38.8% MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL 601 N. BREIEL BLVD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 4204500, MIDDLETOWNCITYSCHOOLS.COM/MIDDLETOWN-HIGHSCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,460, GR=87.3%, PI=58.3%, GAP=13.8%, CCR=38.8% MILFORD EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1099 ST. RT. 131, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 831-1314, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,933, ELC=74.2%, GR=96.4%, PI=89.8%, GAP=53.7%, CCR=53.8%

GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL 6707 GOSHEN RD., GOSHEN, OH 45122, (513) 722-2227, GHS. GOSHENLOCALSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=776, GR=98.7%, PI=81.6%, GAP=65.9%, CCR=72.1%

LOCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL 249 W. FORRER ST., LOCKLAND, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, LOCKLANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=246, GR=81.9%, PI=45.6%, GAP=19.7%, CCR=76.1%

MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL 1 EAGLES WAY, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 831-2990, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG/O/MHS GS=9–12, E=1,717, GR=97.8%, PI=88%, GAP=42.9%, CCR=58.8%

HAMILTON CITY SCHOOLS

LOVELAND CITY SCHOOLS

MILFORD ACADEMY 1039 ST. RT. 28, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 576-8943, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG/O/MA GS=9–12, E=58, GR=83.4%, PI=61%, GAP=0%, CCR=23%

533 DAYTON ST., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 887-5000, HAMILTONCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,760, ELC=57.8%, GR=87.4%, PI=70.3%, GAP=46.4%, CCR=48.4%

757 S. LEBANON RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-5600, LOVELANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,031, ELC=89.6%, GR=98.8%, PI=93.2%, GAP=68.2%, CCR=65.5%

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL 1165 EATON AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 868-7700, HHSMC.HAMILTONCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=9–12, E=2,186, GR=99%, PI=71.1%, GAP=39.4%, CCR=55.9%

LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL 1 TIGER TRL., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-1920, LHS. LOVELANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,208, GR=98.8%, PI=92%, GAP=47.7%, CCR=65.5%

INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

MADEIRA CITY SCHOOLS

6855 DRAKE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 272-4500, INDIANHILLSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=2,114, ELC=83.2%, GR=97.7%, PI=95.2%, GAP=69.4%, CCR=77.8% INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL 6865 DRAKE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 272-4550, INDIANHILLSCHOOLS.ORG/HS.ASPX GS=9–12, E=604, GR=97.7%, PI=93.4%, GAP=72.7%, CCR=77.8% KINGS LOCAL SCHOOLS

1797 KING AVE., KINGS MILLS, OH 45034, (513) 398-8050, KINGSLOCAL.NET GS=K–12, E=4,845, ELC=88.6%, GR=96.3%, PI=88.5%, GAP=60.6%, CCR=62.3% KINGS HIGH SCHOOL 5500 COLUMBIA RD., KINGS MILLS, OH 45034, (513) 3988050, KINGSLOCAL.NET/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,286, GR=96.3%, PI=84%, GAP=47.5%, CCR=62.3%

7465 LOANNES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 985-6070, WWW.MADEIRACITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,739, ELC=92.2%, GR=98.1%, PI=97.5%, GAP=85.7%, CCR=76%

MONROE LOCAL SCHOOLS

500 YANKEE RD., MONROE, OH 45050, (513) 539-2536, MONROELOCALSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,691, ELC=76.5%, GR=96.5%, PI=86.6%, GAP=69.7%, CCR=67.8% MONROE HIGH SCHOOL 220 YANKEE RD., MONROE, OH 45050, (513) 539-8471, MONROELOCALSCHOOLS.COM/MONROE-SR-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=708, GR=96.5%, PI=82.7%, GAP=41.8%, CCR=67.8%

MADEIRA HIGH SCHOOL 7465 LOANNES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 891-8222, MHS.MADEIRACITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=440, GR=98.1%, PI=97.2%, GAP=61.8%, CCR=76%

MT. HEALTHY CITY SCHOOLS

MADISON LOCAL SCHOOLS

MT. HEALTHY HIGH SCHOOL 8101 HAMILTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 729-0130, MTHCS.ORG/O/MHHS GS=9–12, E=812, GR=86.5%, PI=47.7%, GAP=22.7%, CCR=63.1%

1324 MIDDLETOWN EATON RD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 420-4750, MADISONMOHAWKS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,447, ELC=78.2%, GR=97.8%, PI=80.1%, GAP=47.9%, CCR=46.9% MADISON HIGH SCHOOL 5797 W. ALEXANDRIA RD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513)

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7615 HARRISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 729-0077, MTHCS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,770, ELC=57.3%, GR=86.2%, PI=50%, GAP=14.7%, CCR=58.7%

NEW MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

600 SEVEN MILE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 863-0833, NEW-MIAMI.K12.OH.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=589, ELC=67.6%, =CENTRAL

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NEW MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL 600 SEVEN MILE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 896-7153, HS.NEW-MIAMI.K12.OH.US GS=9–12, E=156, GR=94.6%, PI=60.4%, GAP=34.6%, CCR=34.9% NEW RICHMOND EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1135 BETHEL NEW RICHMOND RD., NEW RICHMOND, OH 45157, (513) 553-2616, NRSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,973, ELC=69%, GR=96.6%, PI=78.8%, GAP=58.3%, CCR=54.9% NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL 1131 BETHEL NEW RICHMOND RD., NEW RICHMOND, OH 45157, (513) 553-3191, NRSCHOOLS.ORG/O/NRHS GS=9– 12, E=580, GR=96.6%, PI=78.4%, GAP=55%, CCR=54.9% NORTH COLLEGE HILL CITY SCHOOLS

1731 GOODMAN AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 9318181, NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,310, ELC=52.7%, GR=88.5%, PI=49.6%, GAP=15.4%, CCR=37% NORTH COLLEGE HILL HIGH SCHOOL 1620 W. GALBRAITH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 728-4783, HS.NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=299, GR=92.2%, PI=53%, GAP=13.3%, CCR=47.1% NORTH COLLEGE HILL TROJAN WAY LEARNING CENTER 1731 GOODMAN AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 9318181 X 14316, TWLC.NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=83, GR=78.7%, PI=35.9%, GAP=21.3%, CCR=11.8%

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NORTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOLS

3240 BANNING RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 923-1000, NWLSD.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,827, ELC=70.2%, GR=93.6%, PI=66.8%, GAP=61.4%, CCR=66.4% COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL 8801 CHEVIOT RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45251, (513) 385-6424, NWLSD.ORG/O/CHS GS=9–12, E=1,404, GR=93.5%, PI=65.1%, GAP=40%, CCR=66.8% NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL 10761 PIPPIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 851-7300, NWLSD.ORG/O/NHS GS=9–12, E=747, GR=93.9%, PI=59.2%, GAP=35.4%, CCR=65.8%

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2132 WILLIAMS AVE., NORWOOD, OH 45212, (513) 9242500, NORWOODSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,670, ELC=77%, GR=78.9%, PI=72.9%, GAP=50.8%, CCR=69% NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2020 SHERMAN AVE., NORWOOD, OH 45212, (513) 9242800, HS.NORWOODSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=432, GR=78.9%, PI=71.2%, GAP=34%, CCR=69% OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOLS

6325 RAPID RUN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 5743200, OHLSD.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,235, ELC=78.9%, GR=95.3%, PI=85.8%, GAP=58.8%, CCR=52.4% OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3200 EBENEZER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 574-1205, OHLSD.US/OAK-HILLS-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=2,205, GR=95.3%, PI=83.7%, GAP=58.3%, CCR=52.4%

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS (513) 864-1000, PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,744, ELC=66.5%, GR=93.1%, PI=70.7%, GAP=54.3%, CCR=55.4% PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL 100 VIKING WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45246, (513) 864-1503, PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET/O/PHS GS=9–12, E=1,570, GR=96.8%, PI=75.4%, GAP=74.3%, CCR=55.5% PRINCETON INNOVATION CENTER 3900 COTTINGHAM DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 8642501, PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET/O/PIC GS=7–12, E=311, GR=78.3%, PI=37.4%, GAP=46%, CCR=54.5% READING COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

810 E. COLUMBIA AVE., READING, OH 45215, (513) 5541800, READINGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,403, ELC=62.8%, GR=88.1%, PI=71%, GAP=34.5%, CCR=45% READING JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 810 E. COLUMBIA AVE., READING, OH 45215, (513) 733-4422, READINGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=631, GR=88.1%, PI=70.8%, GAP=15.8%, CCR=45% RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL SCHOOLS

502 S. SECOND ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4396, RULH. US GS=Pre-K–12, E=698, ELC=76.2%, GR=87.9%, PI=71.4%, GAP=27.8%, CCR=60% RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 1317 S. SECOND ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4384, RULH. US/HIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=227, GR=87.9%, PI=67.6%, GAP=26.9%, CCR=60%

ROSS LOCAL SCHOOLS

3371 HAMILTON CLEVES RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-1253, ROSSRAMS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,362, ELC=90.3%, GR=98.3%, PI=88.1%, GAP=70.5%, CCR=67.9% ROSS HIGH SCHOOL 3601 HAMILTON CLEVES RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 8631252, RHS.ROSSRAMS.COM GS=9–12, E=603, GR=98.3%, PI=85.2%, GAP=42.5%, CCR=67.9% SOUTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOLS

10800 CAMPBELL RD., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 3674139, SOUTHWESTSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=4,089, ELC=82.4%, GR=93.4%, PI=82.2%, GAP=48.1%, CCR=81% WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL 9860 WEST RD., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 367-4169, SOUTHWESTSCHOOLS.ORG/WILLIAM-HENRY-HARRISON-HIGHSCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,094, GR=93.4%, PI=75.2%, GAP=30.2%, CCR=81% SPRINGBORO COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

1685 S. MAIN ST., SPRINGBORO, OH 45066, (937) 748-3960, SPRINGBORO.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,766, ELC=90%, GR=98.4%, PI=90.8%, GAP=66.7%, CCR=74% SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL 1675 S. MAIN ST., SPRINGBORO, OH 45066, (937) 748-3950, SPRINGBORO.ORG/SPRINGBOROHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=1,803, GR=98.4%, PI=91.1%, GAP=66%, CCR=74%

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ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE CITY SCHOOLS

105 WASHINGTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 482-7121, SBEPSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=734, ELC=72%, GR=92.1%, PI=65.8%, GAP=18.9%, CCR=54.5% ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE HIGH SCHOOL 105 WASHINGTON AVE., SAINT BERNARD, OH 45217, (513) 4827100, HS.SBEPSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=338, GR=92.1%, PI=65.4%, GAP=22%, CCR=54.5% SYCAMORE COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

4615 TOWER AVE., SAINT BERNARD, OH 45217, (513) 6861700, SYCAMORESCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,849, ELC=82.5%, GR=97%, PI=96.4%, GAP=78.3%, CCR=61.4% SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL 7400 CORNELL RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 686-1770, SHS.SYCAMORESCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,621, GR=97%, PI=95.1%, GAP=71.6%, CCR=61.4% TALAWANDA CITY SCHOOLS

131 W. CHESTNUT ST., OXFORD, OH 45056, (513) 273-3333, TALAWANDA.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,786, ELC=82%, GR=98%, PI=80.8%, GAP=67.2%, CCR=60.4% TALAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL 5301 UNIVERSITY PARK BLVD., OXFORD, OH 45056, (513) 273-3200, TALAWANDA.ORG/TALAWANDA-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=765, GR=98%, PI=82.7%, GAP=72.5%, CCR=60.4% THREE RIVERS LOCAL SCHOOLS

401 N. MIAMI AVE., CLEVES, OH 45002, (513) 941-6400, THREERIVERSSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,914,

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PI=77.3%, GAP=52.3%, CCR=66.2% WESTERN BROWN HIGH SCHOOL 476 W. MAIN ST., MT. ORAB, OH 45154, (937) 444-2544, WB.K12.OH.US/WESTERNBROWNHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=728, GR=92.8%, PI=69.4%, GAP=25%, CCR=66.2% WILLIAMSBURG LOCAL SCHOOLS

WAYNE LOCAL SCHOOLS

625 DAYTON RD., WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068, (513) 897-6971, WAYNE-LOCAL.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,503, ELC=82.3%, GR=96.9%, PI=93.7%, GAP=80%, CCR=61.5% WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 735 DAYTON RD., WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068, (513) 8972776, WAYNE-LOCAL.COM/WAYNESVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=391, GR=96.9%, PI=92.4%, GAP=72.2%, CCR=61.5% WEST CLERMONT LOCAL SCHOOLS

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4350 AICHOLTZ RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45245, (513) 943-5000, WESTCLER.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,703, ELC=71.1%, GR=91.6%, PI=77.9%, GAP=64.7%, CCR=41.5% WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL 4101 BACH-BUXTON RD., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 9477600, WESTCLER.ORG/OUR-TEAM/SCHOOLS/WCHS/INDEX GS=9–12, E=2,045, GR=91.6%, PI=77.1%, GAP=54.7%, CCR=41.5% WESTERN BROWN LOCAL SCHOOLS

524 W. MAIN ST., MT. ORAB, OH 45154, (937) 444-2044, WB.K12.OH.US GS=K–12, E=2,687, ELC=72%, GR=92.8%,

WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL 106 PENDERY AVE., WYOMING, OH 45215, (513) 206-7050, HTTPS://WHS.WYOMINGCITYSCHOOLS.ORG/ GS=9–12, E=576, GR=98.4%, PI=93%, GAP=52.3%, CCR=75.3% O H I O P R I VAT E

549A W. MAIN ST., WILLIAMSBURG, OH 45176, (513) 7243077, BURGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=936, ELC=83%, GR=98.7%, PI=87.9%, GAP=41.7%, CCR=62.9%

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WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL 500 S. FIFTH ST., WILLIAMSBURG, OH 45176, (513) 724-2211, BURGSCHOOLS.ORG/WILLIAMSBURGHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=6–12, E=516, GR=98.7%, PI=83.7%, GAP=41.2%, CCR=62.9%

ALDERSGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1810 YOUNG ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 763-6655, ALDERSGATECHRISTIAN.COM GS=K–12, E=209, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,100 grades K–8; $8,400 grades 9–12

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825 WAYCROSS RD., SUITE A, CINCINNATI, OH 45240, (513) 619-2300, WINTONWOODS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,884, ELC=53.7%, GR=90.6%, PI=55.5%, GAP=39.1%, CCR=31.8% WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL 1231 W. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45240, (513) 619-2420, NCHS.WINTONWOODS.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,220, GR=90.6%, PI=55.8%, GAP=30.5%, CCR=31.8% WYOMING CITY SCHOOLS

420 SPRINGFIELD PK., WYOMING, OH 45215, (513) 206-7000, WWW. WYOMINGCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,884, ELC=87.3%, GR=98.4%, PI=96.9%, GAP=78.6%, CCR=75.3%

100 E. EIGHTH ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 421-3131, CATHOLICBESTCHOICE.ORG ALL SAINTS SCHOOL 8939 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 7924732, ALLSAINTS.CC/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=513, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=not provided ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA SCHOOL 4390 BRIDGETOWN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 5744035, SAINTALS.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=133, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,766 ST. ANDREW-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 5900 BUCKWHEAT RD., MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 575-0093,

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS SASEASSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=310, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$7,200 ST. ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3064 PLEASANT AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45015, (513) 863-0604, SAINTANNCS.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=180, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$1,346–$4,793 pre-K; $6,000 K–8 ROMERO ACADEMY AT ANNUNCIATION 3545 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45220, (513) 301-1448, ROMEROACADEMIES.ORG/SCHOOLS/ANNUNCIATION-CLIFTON GS=Pre-K–7, E=25, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500 ST. ANTONINUS SCHOOL 5425 JULMAR DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 922-2500, STACATHOLICSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=447, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$6,766 STEPHEN T. BADIN HIGH SCHOOL 571 NEW LONDON RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-3993, BADINHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=715, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$13,350 ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL 1453 LOCUST LAKE RD., AMELIA, OH 45102, (513) 753-4744, STBAMELIASCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=48 preschool, 205 K–8, STR=12:1 preschool, 16:1 K–8, U=Yes, T=$6,450 K–8 ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC SCHOOL 7115 SPRINGDALE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 353-4224, STBERNARDTC.ORG GS=K–8, E=190, STR=21:1, U=Yes, T=$6,165

ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL 4305 PITTS AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45223, (513) 541-5122, STBONIFACESCHOOL.NET GS=Pre-K–8, E=200, STR=24:1, U=Yes, T=$8,400, EdChoice scholarship available CARDINAL PACELLI SCHOOL 927 ELLISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 321-1048, CARDINALPACELLI.ORG/CARDINAL-PACELLI GS=Pre-K–8, E=410, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,500 K–8 (2025–2026) ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL 3324 WUNDER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 481-7683, STCATHOSSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=205, STR=21:1, U=Yes, T=$6,165 ST. CECILIA SCHOOL 4115 TAYLOR AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45209, (513) 533-6060, SCHOOL.STCECILIACINCINNATI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=246, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$7,500 ST. CLEMENT SCHOOL 4534 VINE ST., ST. BERNARD, OH 45217, (513) 641-2137, STCLEMENT.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=281, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$7,100 (2023–2024) ST. COLUMBAN SCHOOL 896 OAKLAND RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-7903, SAINTCOLUMBANSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=487, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$5,675 in parish; $7,275 nonparish CORRYVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 108 CALHOUN ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 281-4856, CORRYVILLECATHOLIC.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=204,

STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$7,000 DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 3440 CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45225, (513) 8610600, DEPAULCRISTOREY.ORG GS=9–12, E=305, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=Ohio families pay no tuition; out-of-state families are charged $500 in tuition.

ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL 371 PEDRETTI AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 251-1276, STDOMINICDELHI-SCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=401, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,250 ELDER HIGH SCHOOL 3900 VINCENT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-3744, ELDERHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=836, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$15,330 BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL 4855 ST. RT. 122, FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (513) 423-0723, FENWICKFALCONS.ORG GS=9–12, E=437, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$13,800 (2025–2026) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL 1602 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 961-1953, DESALESCINCY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=230, STR=23:1, U=Yes, T=$6,500 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL 20 DESALES AVE., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 932-6501, STFRANCISDESALES-LEBANON.COM GS=K–8, E=180, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$5,700 ST. FRANCIS SERAPH SCHOOL 14 E. LIBERTY ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 721-7778,

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HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 3001 PRICE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-8483, HOLYFAMILYCINCINNATI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=226, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$7,000 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA SCHOOL 5222 NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 389-3242, SAINTI.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=1,173, STR=24:1, U=Yes, T=$5,370

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 7800 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 3884086, IHOMSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=704, STR=15:1 preschool, 22:1 K–8, U=Yes, T=$6,166

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL 3091 NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 741-3000, LASALLEHS.NET GS=9–12, E=500, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$13,500

ST. JAMES SCHOOL-WHITE OAK 6111 CHEVIOT RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 741-5333, STJAMESWO.ORG GS=K–8, E=644, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166 2024–2025

ST. LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1020 CARSON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-4996, STLPRICEHILL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=383, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$5,600

JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL 9375 WINTON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 521-0860, JPIICS.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=417, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,100

ST. MARGARET OF YORK SCHOOL 9495 COLUMBIA RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 697-3100, SMOYSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=640, STR=22:1, U=Yes, T=$6,300

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL 5375 DRY RIDGE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45252, (513) 385-7970, STJOHNSDRSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=449, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$6,000

ST. MARY SCHOOL HYDE PARK 2845 ERIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 321-0703, SMSHP.COM GS=K–8, E=475, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$7,950

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL 508 PARK AVE., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 367-6826, SJBHARRISON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=250, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166 in parish; $8,105 nonparish

MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL 6536 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 2313500, MCNHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=650, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$14,400 (2025–2026)

ST. JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 925 S. SECOND ST., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 863-8758, SJCSHAMILTON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=251, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166

MERCY MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL 6000 OAKWOOD AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 681-1800, MERCYMCAULEY.ORG GS=9–12, E=420, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$12,915 plus $1,000 in fees

ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5940 BRIDGETOWN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 598-2100, STJUDECINCY.ORG GS=K–8, E=480, STR=20:1 K–3, 30:1 4–8, U=Yes, T=$4,395 half-day K; $6,375 full-day K–8

MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER 2335 GRANDVIEW AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 475-6700, MERCYMONTESSORI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=312, STR=12:1, U=No, T=Sliding scale; tuition based on income

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS ST. MICHAEL CONSOLIDATED 300 MARKET ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4202, WWW. STMICHAELRIPLEY.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=123, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166 (2025–2026)

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL 5835 GLENWAY AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 347-2660, SCHOOL.LOURDES.ORG GS=K–8, E=275, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=not provided

ST. RITA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 1720 GLENDALE MILFORD RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 771-7600, SRSDEAF.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=88, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=Varies by program

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 11136 OAK ST., SHARONVILLE, OH 45241, (513) 554-3555, STMICHAELSHARONVILLE.ORG GS=K–8, E=400, STR=22:1, U=Yes, T=$6,150

OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL 808 NEEB RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 347-2072, SCHOOL.OLV.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=470, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=not provided

ROGER BACON HIGH SCHOOL 4320 VINE ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 641-1300, ROGERBACON.ORG GS=9–12, E=540, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$10,900

ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL 9001 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 7911680, MOELLER.ORG GS=9–12, E=914, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$18,900

OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL 3180 SOUTH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 347-2222, OLVISITATION.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=761, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=not provided

ROYALMONT ACADEMY 200 NORTHCREST DR., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 754-0555, ROYALMONT.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=171, STR=8:1, U=Yes, T=$9,042

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7197 MOTHER TERESA LN., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044, (513) 779-6585, MTCES.ORG GS=K–8, E=653, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$5,670

ST. PETER IN CHAINS SCHOOL 451 RIDGELAWN AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-0685, STPETERHAMILTON.ORG GS=K–8, E=183, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166

SACRED HEART OF JESUS SCHOOL 400 NILLES RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 858-4215, SHJS. ORG GS=K–8, E=445, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$6,000

MT. NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL 711 E. COLUMBIA AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 821-3044, MNDHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=685, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$15,320 (2025–2026)

PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL 2935 HACKBERRY ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 751-1230, PURCELLMARIAN.ORG GS=9–12, E=395, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$12,000

NATIVITY SCHOOL 5936 RIDGE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45213, (513) 458-6767, NATIVITY-CINCINNATI.ORG GS=K–8, E=400, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,700

QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL 2550 MILLVILLE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-8705, QUEENOFPEACEHAMILTON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=285, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$6,286 (2025–2026)

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2940 W. GALBRAITH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 9313070, OLGCS.ORG GS=K–8, E=400, STR=22:1, U=Yes, T=not provided

ROMERO ACADEMY AT RESURRECTION 1740 ILIFF AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 461-2044, ROMEROACADEMIES.ORG GS=Pre-K–7, E=184, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,250

SETON HIGH SCHOOL 3901 GLENWAY AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 471-2600, SETONCINCINNATI.ORG GS=9–12, E=733, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$13,000 + $1,400 fees = $14,400 total ST. SUSANNA PARISH SCHOOL 500 READING RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-3821, STSUSANNASCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=647, STR=23:1, U=Yes, T=$7,195 ST. TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOL 1194 RULISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 4714530, STTERESA.NET GS=Pre-K–8, E=213, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$6,250, accepts EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL 788 OHIO PK., CINCINNATI, OH 45245, (513) 753-2540, STTMSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=301, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$6,450

ST. WILLIAM SCHOOL 4125 ST. WILLIAMS AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 4712989, SWSCINCINNATI.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=242, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,200

ST. URSULA ACADEMY 1339 E. MCMILLAN ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 961-3410, SAINTURSULA.ORG GS=9–12, E=625, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$16,350

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL 600 W. NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 761-7600, STXAVIER.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,369, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$18,130

ST. URSULA VILLA 3660 VINEYARD PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 533-7373, STURSULAVILLA.ORG GS=Age 2–grade 8, E=484, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$3,565–$11,980 URSULINE ACADEMY 5535 PFEIFFER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 791-5791, URSULINEACADEMY.ORG GS=9–12, E=492, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$17,850 (2025–2026)

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ST. VERONICA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4475 MT. CARMEL-TOBASCO RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 528-0442, STVERONICA.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=350, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$7,350 ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL 7754 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 7916320, SVF-SCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=165, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=pre-K $7,000; $7,500 K–8 ST. VIVIAN SCHOOL 885 DENIER PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 522-6858, MYSTVIVIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=240, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$6,300

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL 11981 PIPPIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 825-2290, BEAUTIFUL-SAVIOR.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=103, STR=16:1, U=No, T=$6,165 BETHANY SCHOOL 555 ALBION AVE., GLENDALE, OH 45246, (513) 771-7462, BETHANYSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=174, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=$11,929 CENTRAL BAPTIST ACADEMY 7645 WINTON RD., BUILDING A, CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 521-5481, CENTRALBAPTISTACADEMY.ORG GS=K–8, E=123, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,466 grades K–5; $6,566 grades 6–8

U=No, T=$13,740 CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

7474 MORRIS RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45011, (513) 892-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=770, STR=15:1, U=No CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY CAMPUS 7350 DIXIE HWY., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 874-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–6, T=$7,120 halfday K; $11,430 K–6 CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH CAMPUS 7474 MORRIS RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45011, (513) 892-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=7–12, T=$13,230 CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 6905 GIVEN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 561-7298, COUNTRYDAY.NET GS=18 months–grade 12, E=865, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$9,560–$33,540 CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL 2222 LOSANTIVILLE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45237, (513) 351-7777, CHDSONLINE.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=354, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=Varies

CENTRAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY 1904 SPRINGDALE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 742-5800, CENTRALMONTESSORIACADEMY.COM GS=Pre-K–6, E=115, STR=10:1, U=No, T=$12,295–$13,655

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI 927 O’BANNONVILLE RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 6834757, CMHSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=180, STR=10:1,

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—MARTHA S. LINDNER CAMPUS 11525 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900,

8283 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, CHCA-OH.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,135, STR=12:1, U=Yes, through grade 6, T=$4,275–$22,575

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CREATIVETOTSMASON.COM GS=18 months–5 1/2 years, E=120, STR=5:1 and 7:1, U=No, T=Varies

MVCA-OH.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,087, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$10,080

EL-SEWEDY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 8094 PLANTATION DR., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 7550169, INTLACADEMY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=205, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,695 (2025–2026)

MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM 2505 RIVERSIDE DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 321-3282, MONTESSORICENTERROOM.COM GS=Pre-K–K, E=50, STR=10:1, U=No, T=$6,995

KING OF KINGS PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARDEN 3621 SOCIALVILLE-FOSTER RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-6089, KOKLCMS.ORG/OUR-SCHOOL/WELCOME GS=2 years–K, E=150, STR=6:1, U=No, T=$250 to $905/ month LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY 4900 OLD IRWIN SIMPSON RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 754-1234, LIBERTYBIBLEACADEMY.ORG GS=Pre-K–Grade 12, E=413, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$9,384 K–8; $9,492 9–12 LINDEN GROVE SCHOOL 4122 MYRTLE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 984-2215, LINDENGROVESCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=125, STR=7:1 to 3:1 depending on age and support needs, U=No, T=$37,745 MARS HILL ACADEMY 4230 AERO DR., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 770-3223, MARSHILL.EDU GS=Pre-K–12, E=352, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$3,480–$7,520 Pre-K; $6,125–$9,190 K; $13,145 grades 1–6; $15,555 grades 7–12

CREATIVE TOTS PRESCHOOL 7803 LAUREL AVE., MADEIRA, OH 45243, (513) 272-2223, CREATIVETOTS.COM GS=18 months–5 years, E=100, STR=varies by age, U=No, T=Varies CREATIVE TOTS MASON 6408 THORNBERRY CT., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 770-6776,

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THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI 3 BURTON WOODS LN., CINCINNATI, OH 45229, (513) 281-7999, NEWSCHOOLMONTESSORI.COM GS=Age 3–Grade 6, E=155, STR=6:1–12:1 preprimary, 10:1–15:1 elementary.

After school: 10:1 (preprimary), 13:1 (elemntary), U=No, T=$7,850–$16,350 (lunch included) PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF MASON 5888 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45040, (513) 336-6756, PRIMROSEMASON.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=175, STR=varies by age, U=Yes, T=Varies PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SYMMES 9175 GOVERNORS WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 697-6970, PRIMROSESYMMES.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=160, STR=varies by age, U=Yes, T=Varies PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SOUTH LEBANON 719 CORWIN NIXON BLVD., SOUTH LEBANON, OH 45065, (513) 770-0048, PRIMROSESOUTHLEBANON.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=180, STR=varies by age, U=Yes, T=Varies PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WEST CHESTER 8378 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 870-0630, PRIMROSEWESTCHESTER.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=96, STR=Infants 4:1, toddlers 7:1, preschool 12:1, Pre-K 14:1, Explorer 18:1, U=No,

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SPRINGER SCHOOL AND CENTER 2121 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 871-6080, SPRINGER-LD.ORG GS=1–11, E=215, STR=6:1, U=No, T=Varies SPRINGS EAST MONTESSORI SCHOOL 9429 LOVELAND MADEIRA RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 793-7877, SPRINGSEAST.COM GS=Pre-K–3, U=No, T=$5,500 half-day pre-K and K; $8,800 full-day pre-K–grade 3 THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2161 GRANDIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 871-4700, SUMMITCDS.ORG GS=18 months–Grade 12, E=1,075, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$6,310–$29,790

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TERRY’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL 419 POPLAR AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 761-3836, TERRYSMONTESSORI.COM GS=6 weeks–6 years, E=112, STR=infants 3:1, toddler–4 6:1, pre-K–K 8:1, U=No, T=$1,690/month

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI LAB SCHOOL 1024 DANA AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45229, (513) 745-3404, XAVIER.EDU/MONTESSORI-LAB-SCHOOL IN FALL 2025, XAVIER UNIVERSITY’S LAB SCHOOL WILL BECOME ST. PETER FABER ACADEMY. IT WILL BE A JESUIT CATHOLIC LAB SCHOOL, RATHER THAN A MONTESSORI PROGRAM, AND IT WILL ONLY SERVE STUDENTS UP TO GRADE 6. CURRENT PARENTS WORKED WITH CPS TO TRANSITION THE MONTESSORI PROGRAM TO BRAMBLE NATURE CAMPUS IN MADISONVILLE.

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP CAMPUS 3603 HAMILTON-MIDDLETOWN RD., FAIRFIELD TWP., OH 45011, (513) 894-8419

ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3771 READING RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45229, (513) 861-5551, ZTCA.ORG GS=Pre-K–6, E=102, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,690 pre-K; $5,350 K; $5,260 grades 1–6 OHIO CAREER AND TECHNICAL Ohio Career and Technical Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment GR=Graduation rate PI=Performance Index TSA=Technical Skill Attainment, measures the proportion of students passing technical assessments, percentage score PPP=Post Program Placement, the proportion of students who are employed, in an apprenticeship, join the military, enter a service program, or are enrolled in postsecondary education or advanced training in the six months after leaving school, percentage score

3605 HAMILTON-MIDDLETOWN RD., FAIRFIELD TWP., OH 45011, (513) 868-1911, BUTLERTECH.ORG GS=6–12, E=14,287, GR=98.4%, PI=71.8%, TSA=81.4%, PPP=96.8%

MONROE CAMPUS 640 HAMILTON LEBANON RD., MONROE, OH 45050, (513) 539-1079 WEST CHESTER CAMPUS 8450 CAPSTONE BLVD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 645-5450 GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES

3254 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 771-8840, GREATOAKS.COM GS=11–12, E=15,415, GR=98.8%, PI=71.9%, TSA=84.1%, PPP=93.6% DIAMOND OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 6375 HARRISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 574-1300 LAURAL OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 300 OAK DR., WILMINGTON, OH 45177, (937) 382-1411 LIVE OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 5956 BUCKWHEAT RD., MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 575-1900 SCARLET OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 3254 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 771-8810

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3525 N. ST. RT. 48, LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 932-5677, MYWCCC.ORG GS=11–12, E=4,509, GR=97.3%, PI=73.7%, TSA=83.5%, PPP=96.9% KENTUCKY PUBLIC Kentucky Public Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment LIT=Percentage proficient or distinguished in reading at elementary, middle school, and high school levels MATH=Percentage proficient or distinguished in math at elementary, middle school, and high school levels GR=Graduation rate AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

307 BRACKEN ST., AUGUSTA, KY 41002, (606) 756-2545, AUGUSTA.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=294, READ=32% elementary/41% middle/51% high, MATH=20% elementary/24% middle/21% high, GR=89.5% AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 207 BRACKEN ST., AUGUSTA, KY 41002, (606) 756-2105, SCHOOL.AUGUSTA.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=294, READ=32% elementary/41% middle/51% high, MATH=20% elementary/24% middle/21% high, GR=89.5% BEECHWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

50 BEECHWOOD RD., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-3250, BEECHWOOD.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,500, READ=66% elementary/68% middle/77% high,

MATH=62% elementary/71% middle/66% high, GR=93.5% BEECHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 54 BEECHWOOD RD., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-1220, BEECHWOOD.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=7–12, E=742, READ=68% middle/77% high, MATH=71% middle/66% high, GR=93.5% BELLEVUE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

CONNER HIGH SCHOOL 3310 COUGAR PATH, HEBRON, KY 41048, (859) 334-4400, CHS. BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,368, READ=46% high, MATH=47% high, GR=97% RANDALL K. COOPER HIGH SCHOOL 2855 LONGBRANCH RD., UNION, KY 41091, (859) 384-5040, COOPER.BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,446, READ=49% high, MATH=44% high, GR=98%

219 CENTER ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 261-2108, BELLEVUE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=541, READ=36% elementary/22% middle/38% high, MATH=37% elementary/24% middle/24% high, GR=100%

LARRY A. RYLE HIGH SCHOOL 10379 U.S. 42, UNION, KY 41091, (859) 384-5300, RYLE. BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=2,032, READ=59% high, MATH=52% high, GR=96.6%

BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL 201 CENTER ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 261-2980, BELLEVUE.KYSCHOOLS.US/PAGE/WELCOME-TO-BELLEVUEMIDDLEHIGH-SCHOOL GS=6–12, E=334, READ=22% middle/38% high, MATH=24% middle/24% high, GR=100%

1048 BLADESTON DR., BROOKSVILLE, KY 41004, (606) 7352523, BRACKEN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,078, READ=39% elementary/54% middle/56% high, MATH=32% elementary/43% middle/32% high, GR=87.8%

BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS

8330 U.S. 42, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 283-1003, BOONE. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=20,019, READ=61% elementary/55% middle/51% high, MATH=58% elementary/52% middle/45% high, GR=94.5% BOONE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 7056 BURLINGTON PKE., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 2825655, BCHS.BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,246, READ=57% high, MATH=38% high, GR=96.8%

BRACKEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

BRACKEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 350 W. MIAMI ST., BROOKSVILLE, KY 41004, (606) 735-3153, HS.BRACKEN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=375, READ=56% high, MATH=36% high, GR=87.8% CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

101 ORCHARD LN., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 635-2173, CAMPBELL.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,964, READ=61% elementary/42% middle/46% high, MATH=59% elementary/44% middle/38% high, GR=97.3%

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LLOYD HIGH SCHOOL 450 BARTLETT AVE., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 727-1555, LMHS.ERLANGER.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=664, READ=36% high, MATH=28% high, GR=97.2%

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

FT. THOMAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

25 E. SEVENTH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 392-1000, COVINGTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,283, READ=47% elementary/28% middle/28% high, MATH=35% elementary/22% middle/18% high, GR=84.3%

28 N. FT. THOMAS AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 781-3333, FORTTHOMAS.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,103, READ=73% elementary/67% middle/76% high, MATH=64% elementary/67% middle/66% high, GR=98.4%

HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL 2500 MADISON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41014, (859) 6559545, HHS.COVINGTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=856, READ=28% high, MATH=18% high, GR=91.9%

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL 2400 MEMORIAL PKWY., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 7815900, HHS.FORTTHOMAS.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,018, READ=76% high, MATH=66% high, GR=98.4%

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200 CLAY ST., DAYTON, KY 41074, (859) 491-6565, DAYTON. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=828, READ=41% elementary/39% middle/42% high, MATH=28% elementary/29% middle/21% high, GR=93.1%

600 E. MAIN ST., WARSAW, KY 41095, (859) 567-1820, GALLATIN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,366, READ=37% elementary/41% middle/25% high, MATH=28% elementary/25% middle/19% high, GR=97.2%

GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 715 WARSAW RD., DRY RIDGE, KY 41035, (859) 824-9739, GRANT.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=1,035, READ=38% high, MATH=32% high, GR=91.4% KENTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

1055 EATON DR., FT. WRIGHT, KY 41017, (859) 344-8888, KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=13,794, READ=57% elementary/55% middle/53% high, MATH=61% elementary/48% middle/43% high, GR=97.8% DIXIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 3010 DIXIE HWY., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 341-7650, DIXIEHEIGHTS.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,561, READ=60% high, MATH=45% high, GR=99.5% SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL 5400 PRIDE PKWY., TAYLOR MILL, KY 41015, (859) 356-3146, SCOTT.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,035, READ=51% high, MATH=42% high, GR=94.5%

DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL 200 GREENDEVIL LN., DAYTON, KY 41074, (859) 292-7486, DHS.DAYTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=7–12, E=368, READ=29% middle/43% high, MATH=19% middle/22% high, GR=93.1%

GALLATIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 70 WILDCAT CIRCLE, WARSAW, KY 41095, (859) 567-7640, GCHS.GALLATIN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=460, READ=25% high, MATH=19% high, GR=97.2%

SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL 11132 MADISON PKE., INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 960-0100, SIMONKENTON.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,887, READ=48% high, MATH=41% high, GR=98.2%

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GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS

LUDLOW INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

500 GRAVES AVE., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 727-2009, ERLANGER.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,322, READ=31% elementary/35% middle/36% high, MATH=24% elementary/26% middle/28% high, GR=97.5%

820 ARNIE RISEN BLVD., WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097, (859) 824-3323, GRANT.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,158, READ=33% elementary/43% middle/38% high, MATH=35% elementary/40% middle/32% high, GR=91.4%

525 ELM ST., LUDLOW, KY 41016, (859) 261-8210, LUDLOW. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=791, READ=39% elementary/41% middle/61% high, MATH=36% elementary/31% middle/49% high, GR=98.2%

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30 W. EIGHTH ST., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-3004, NEWPORTWILDCATS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,367, READ=25% elementary/26% middle/29% high, MATH=16% elementary/22% middle/11% high, GR=90.7% NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL 900 E. SIXTH ST., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-3023, NHS. NEWPORTWILDCATS.ORG GS=7–12, E=567, READ=19% middle/29% high, MATH=18% middle/11% high, GR=94.2% PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

elementary/63% middle/56% high, MATH=44% elementary/55% middle/49% high, GR=99.3% WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL 30 SCHOOL RD., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-7721, WV.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGH GS=9–12, E=547, READ=56% high, MATH=49% high, GR=99.3% K E N T U C K Y P R I VAT E Kentucky Private Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment STR=Student:teacher ratio U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 5955 TAYLOR MILL RD., COVINGTON, KY 41015, (859) 356-9201, CCSKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=520, STR=8:1 to 25:1, U=Yes, T=$9,280–$10,830

2525 U.S. 27 NORTH, FALMOUTH, KY 41040, (859) 654-6911, PENDLETON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,069, READ=42% elementary/36% middle/42% high, MATH=41% elementary/28% middle/31% high, GR=96%

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 11875 TAYLOR MILL RD., INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 356-7990, CCAKY.ORG GS=K–12, E=240, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=3,915–$3,715 K–6; $4,310–$4,110 grades 7–8; $4,710–$4,510 grades 9–12

PENDLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2359 U.S. 27 NORTH, FALMOUTH, KY 41040, (859) 654-3355, PCHS.PENDLETON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=690, READ=42% high, MATH=31% high, GR=96%

COVINGTON COMMUNITY MONTESSORI 131 E. FIFTH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 261-1401, MYCOMMUNITYMONTESSORI.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=88, STR=9:1 for younger students, 10:1 for older students, U=Yes, T=$4,600 preprimary; $6,400 K–8 (tuition assistance also available)

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16 SCHOOL RD., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-4181, WV.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,804, READ=51%

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1125 MADISON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 392-1500, COVDIO.ORG/SCHOOLS ST. AGNES SCHOOL 1322 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD., FT. WRIGHT, KY 41011, (859) 261-0543, SCHOOL.SAINTAGNES.COM GS=K–8, E=356, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$6,402 in parish; $7,467 nonparish ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL 485 GRAND AVE., TAYLOR MILL, KY 41015, (859) 431-5987, SAINTANTHONYTAYLORMILL.ORG/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=64, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,700 in parish; $5,800 nonparish ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL 1840 JEFFERSON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41014, (859) 261-5564, STAUGUSTINES.NET/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=109, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$3,400 in parish; $4,500 nonparish (2023–2024) BISHOP BROSSART HIGH SCHOOL 4 GROVE ST., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 635-2108, BISHOPBROSSART.ORG GS=9–12, E=306, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$8,640 in parish, $9,445 nonparish BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL 2407 DIXIE HWY., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-3062, BSSKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=430, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$6,266 in parish; $7,486 nonparish ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL 23 ROSSFORD AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 572-2680,

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HOLY CROSS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL 3617 CHURCH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41015, (859) 431-1335, HCHSCOV.COM GS=9–12, E=337, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$8,900 in diocese; $9,735 out of diocese HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3615 CHURCH ST., LATONIA, KY 41015, (859) 581-6599, HOLYCROSSELEM.COM GS=K–8, E=194, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$4,700 in parish; $5,800 nonparish (2023–2024) HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL 235 DIVISION ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 291-6937, HOLYTRINITY-SCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=93, STR=8:1, U=Yes, T=$4,100 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 5876 VETERANS WAY, BURLINGTON, KY 41005, (859) 6894303, IHMKYSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=467, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$5,286 in parish; $7,924 nonparish ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 48 NEEDMORE ST., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-6444, SJAWALTON.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=127, STR=7:1, U=Yes, T=$5,796 ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 4011 ALEXANDRIA PKE., COLD SPRING, KY 41076, (859) 441-2025, STJOSEPHCOLDSPRING.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=440, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$6,040 in parish; $7,900 nonparish ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 2474 LORRAINE CT., CRESCENT SPRINGS, KY 41017, (859) 5782742, SJSCRESCENT.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=359, STR=16:1,

U=Yes, T=$6,182 in parish; $7,666 nonparish MARY, QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL 1130 DONALDSON HWY., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 371-8100, MQHSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=187, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$5,320 active parishoner rate ST. MARY SCHOOL 9 S. JEFFERSON ST., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 635-9539, SAINTMARYPARISH.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=618, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$5,705 in parish; $7,075 nonparish NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 13 CAROTHERS RD., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-0001, NCCHS.COM GS=9–12, E=210, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$8,300 in parish; $9,400 nonparish NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 1699 HILTON DR., PARK HILLS, KY 41011, (859) 261-4300, NDAPANDAS.ORG GS=9–12, E=575, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$10,830 in dioscese; $11,880 out of dioscese (2025–2026) ST. PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 7301 DIXIE HWY., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 371-8051, STPAULNKY.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=260, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,648 in parish; $8,442 nonparish (2025–2026) STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL 2160 CALIFORNIA CROSSROADS, CALIFORNIA, KY 41007, (859) 635-4382, STSPP.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=106, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$1,357 pre-K in parish; $1,628 nonparish;

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SCHOOLS GUIDE INDIANA SCHOOLS $3,256 half-day K in parish; $3,841 nonparish; $4,613 grades 1–8 in parish; $5,424 nonparish ST. PHILIP SCHOOL 5746 MARY INGLES HWY., MELBOURNE, KY 41059, (859) 441-3423, SITES.GOOGLE.COM/A/STPHILIPKY.ORG/STPHILIP/ ST-PHILIP-SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=85, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$4,444 in parish; $4,912 nonparish ST. PIUS X SCHOOL 348 DUDLEY RD., EDGEWOOD, KY 41017, (859) 341-4900, SCHOOL.STPIUSX.COM GS=K–8, E=716, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,015 in parish; $7,140.60 nonparish PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL 625 PIKE ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 431-5153, POPCOV. COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=100, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=tuition and financial aid offered ST. THERESE SCHOOL 2516 ALEXANDRIA PKE., SOUTHGATE, KY 41071, (859) 4410449, SCHOOL.SAINTTHERESE.WS GS=Pre-K–8, E=151, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,200 in parish; $5,300 nonparish ST. THOMAS SCHOOL 428 S. FT. THOMAS AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 5724641, SAINTTHOMASSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=210, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,368 in parish; $8,324 nonparish VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2500 AMSTERDAM RD., VILLA HILLS, KY 41017, (859) 331-6333, ELEMENTARY.VILLAMADONNA.ORG GS=K–6, E=270, STR=10:1,

U=Yes, T=$6,900 kindergarten; $9,950 grades 1–6 VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 2500 AMSTERDAM RD., VILLA HILLS, KY 41017, (859) 331-6333, HSJH.VILLAMADONNA.ORG GS=7–12, E=225, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$13,220 HERITAGE ACADEMY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 7216 U.S. 42, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 525-0213, MYHERITAGEACADEMY.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=150–200, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$3,176 half-day K; $6,352 fullday K; $6,825 grades 1–6; $7,192 grades 7 and 8; $7,455 grades 9–12 INDIANA PUBLIC Indiana Public Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment MATH=Percentage of grade 6 students meeting individual growth targets on the math ILEARN LIT=Percentage of grade 3 students showing proficiency on IREAD-3 GR=Graduation rate CCC=College and career credentials, percentage of students earning college and career credentials, 2020–2021 BATESVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

P.O. BOX 121, BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-2194, BATESVILLEINSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,221, MATH=18.4%, LIT=97.5%, GR=97.8%, CCC=42.6% BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1 BULLDOG BLVD., BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-4384,

BATESVILLEINSCHOOLS.COM/BHS GS=9–12, E=671, GR=97.8%, CCC=42.6% FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

225 E. 10TH ST., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4128, WWW. FCCSC.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,987, MATH=28%, LIT=83.3%, GR=98.2%, CCC=19.6% FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 1 WILDCAT LN., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4101, WWW. FCCSC.K12.IN.US/FCHS GS=9–12, E=650, GR=98.2%, CCC=19.6% LAWRENCEBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

300 TIGER BLVD., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-7201, LBURG.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,172, MATH=13.1%, LIT=96.5%, GR=96.2%, CCC=39.1% LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL 100 TIGER BLVD., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-7219, LBURG.K12.IN.US/O/LAWRENCEBURG-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=728, GR=96.2%, CCC=39.1% RISING SUN-OHIO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

110 S. HENRIETTA ST., RISING SUN, IN 47040, (812) 438-2655, RISINGSUN.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=854, MATH=6%, LIT=72.2%, GR=95.9%, CCC=17.8% RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL 120 S. HENRIETTA ST., RISING SUN, IN 47040, (812) 438-2652, RISINGSUN.K12.IN.US/RSHS-HOME GS=9–12, E=233, GR=95.9%, CCC=17.8% SOUTH DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

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1040 W. MAIN ST., VEVAY, IN 47043, (812) 427-2611, SWITZERLAND.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,438, MATH=21%, LIT=83.8%, GR=87.4%, CCC=15.6% SWITZERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 1020 W. MAIN ST., VEVAY, IN 47043, (812) 427-2626, SWITZERLAND.K12.IN.US/O/SCHS GS=9–12, E=469, GR=87.4%, CCC=15.6% I N D I A N A P R I VAT E

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K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,878, MATH=40.9%, LIT=90.5%, GR=84.6%, CCC=18.6% SOUTH DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL 5770 HIGHLANDER DR., AURORA, IN 47001, (812) 9263772, SDCSC.K12.IN.US/SDHS-HOME GS=9–12, E=645, GR=84.6%, CCC=18.6% SUNMAN-DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

1 TROJAN PL., SUITE B, ST. LEON, IN 47012, (812) 623-2291, SUNMANDEARBORN.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,762, MATH=28.7%, LIT=90.5%, GR=96.4%, CCC=8% EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 1 TROJAN PL., SUITE A, ST. LEON, IN 47012, (812) 576-4811, ECHS.SUNMANDEARBORN.K12.IN.US GS=9–12, E=1,246, GR=96.4%, CCC=8%

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ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 275 HIGH ST., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4961, SMS. SMSBROOKVILLE.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=228, STR=20:01, U=Yes, T=$6,400 ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL 6459 E. ST. NICHOLAS DR., SUNMAN, IN 47041, (812) 6232348, SCHOOL.STNICHOLAS-SUNMAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=198, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$6,200 (school vouchers available)

Indiana Public Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment STR=Student:teacher ratio U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition CCC=College and career credentials, percentage of students earning college and career credentials, 2020–2021 OLDENBURG ACADEMY 1 TWISTER CIRCLE, OLDENBURG, IN 47036, (812) 934-4440, OLDENBURGACADEMY.ORG GS=9–12, E=150, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$11,875 ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 524 WALNUT ST., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-3690, STLSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=271, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=in-parish, $5,827; nonparish, $6,827 ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 17 E. ST. LOUIS PL., BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-3310, ST.LOUISSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=288, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$5,800

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ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 1212 JACKSON ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 562-6262, ARTACADEMY.EDU Year Founded: 1869 Total Enrollment: 259 Undergraduate Degrees: 9 Graduate Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $38,625 Room and Board: $8,300 ANTIOCH COLLEGE 1 MORGAN PL., YELLOW SPRINGS, OH 45387, (937) 767-1286, ANTIOCHCOLLEGE.EDU Year Founded: 1850 Total Enrollment: 127 Undergraduate Degrees: Build your own within one of four disciplines Tuition: $35,949 Room and Board: $7,640 BALL STATE UNIVERSITY 2000 W. UNIVERSITY AVE., MUNCIE, IN 47302, (765) 289-1241, BSU.EDU Year Founded: 1918 Total Enrollment: 20,440 Undergraduate Degrees: 113 Graduate Degrees: Over 100 Doctoral Degrees: 16 Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $8,948

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in-state; $27,496 out-of-state Room and Board: $12,334 BECKFIELD COLLEGE 16 SPIRAL DR., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 371-9393, BECKFIELD.EDU Year Founded: 1984 Total Enrollment: Under 1,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 9 Student:Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $355/credit hour BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY 2001 NEWBURG RD., LOUISVILLE, KY 40205, (502) 2728000, BELLARMINE.EDU Year Founded: 1950 Total Enrollment: 3,331 Undergraduate Degrees: 52 Graduate Degrees: 17 Doctoral Degrees: 7 Student:Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $45,630 Room and Board: $9,250 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 1001 E. WOOSTER ST., BOWLING GREEN, OH 43403, (419) 372-2478, BGSU.EDU Year Founded: 1910 Total

Enrollment: More than 19,600 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200 Graduate Degrees: 55 Doctoral Degrees: 17 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $14,482 in-state; $22,470.40 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,430 CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY 10900 EUCLID AVE., CLEVELAND, OH 44106, (216) 368-2000, CASE.EDU Year Founded: 1826 Total Enrollment: 12,475 Undergraduate Degrees: 81 Graduate Degrees: 93 Doctoral Degrees: 58 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $66,020 Room and Board: $18,762 CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY 1400 BRUSH ROW RD., WILBERFORCE, OH 45384, (937) 3766011, CENTRALSTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total Enrollment: 5,406 Undergraduate Degrees: 36 Graduate Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 24:1 Tuition: $8,058 in-state; $10,058 out-of-state Room and Board: $11,390

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CASHING IN

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO SAVE MONEY IN COLLEGE, CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE STUDENT DISCOUNTS AROUND TOWN. —CLAIRE LEFTON

Metro With the University Discount Program, students and staff at UC, Xavier, and Cincinnati State can ride Metro buses for free by creating an account on the Transit EZfare app with their student e-mail address and registering for the discount program through their university’s designated portal. go-metro.com/riding-metro/ student-programs

SAVING AS A STUDENT Expenses add up fast in college. Here are some ways to stay on top of your finances.

COLLEGE LIFE CAN HAVE A LOT OF ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT AREN’T ON THE MINDS OF students when they first start. It can be easy to overspend, but here are some ways to help you save.

Set up a Budget

Utilize Public Transportation

A budget can help you keep track of how much you are spending. It can also help you avoid spending money on things you may not need. Don’t forget to keep money aside in case of an emergency or special event.

According to AAA, on average people spend $150–$200 on gas per month. Public transportation can help reduce that. Some colleges offer free bus pass programs, or you can invest in a monthly pass which can cost less than half the amount gas does.

Utilize Student Discounts Many restaurants and stores near campuses offer discounts for students. Always carry your student ID as they may ask for proof before providing the discount.

Plan Your Meals Planning out your meals can save not only money but time. When heading to the store, always have a list of what you want to buy so you don’t walk out with things you don’t need. Then consider doing some meal prep so that you have everything for your week.

Buy Used Books or PDF Copies New textbooks can easily break the bank, so look for used copies of your textbooks or even PDF versions online. These are often much cheaper and are an easy route to save money since you have to buy new ones every semester. Also consider asking friends who have taken the same class if you can use their old copy.

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Cincinnati Opera Students can buy opera tickets for $16 by presenting a valid, full-time student ID at Will Call. cincinnatiopera.org/tickets/student-deals Stone Lanes Every Tuesday is College Night at this Norwood bowling alley. From 9 p.m. to close, students can play two games for $12 a person with shoe rental included. stonelanes.com/specials American Sign Museum Admission to the museum is only $10 for students with a valid, full-time student ID. americansignmuseum. com/visit Kenwood Towne Center Multiple stores at the Kenwood mall offer student discounts, including Apple, LensCrafters, and Madewell.

Check the mall’s Community Discount Program page for a complete list. kenwoodtownecentre.com/en/ shopping/discounts Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra With the Student Access Program, fulltime university students can sign up and get CSO tickets for $15 and Pops tickets for $20. cincinnatisymphony. org/tickets-and-events

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PERFECTING YOUR APPLICATION

UC'S DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS BREAKS DOWN THE KEY ELEMENTS. —BROOKE ROBINSON

Create a Strong Résumé A good mix of academics and extracurricular activities shows that you’re not just focused on studies, but also engaged with your community and passions. Admissions officers want to see a well-rounded and personable applicant, and University of Cincinnati’s Director of Admissions Emilee Suchomski speaks to

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their standards. “The most important thing we like to see on a résumé is a student’s authentic interests and personality,” she says. “Every student is unique, and those unique passions and interests matter to us.” As your first chance to impress, make sure the résumé is neat, well-organized, and free of mistakes.

Make Your Essay Memorable This is your chance to go beyond test scores and grades and show off your personality and explain your passions, motivations, and goals. Be specific and don’t write a generic essay that

could apply to anyone.

Share personal stories that show your strengths, challenges, and growth. “It’s easy today to have AI write a résumé, essay, or answer an interview question,” Suchomski says. “There’s nothing wrong with doing this, but make sure to put your own spin on it.

Tell us about what matters to you in your writing and why, not what you think we want to hear."

for the unexpected.

Research the school’s programs and culture so you can explain why you would be a good fit. Confidence paired with sincerity will help you make a lasting impression. As Suchomski advises, “Staying true to yourself in the admissions process is the best all-around advice I can give to any prospective student.”

Ace the Interview While not all schools require interviews, if yours does, see it as an opportunity to show your enthusiasm. Prepare for common questions, but also be ready

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SCHOOLS GUIDE COLLEGE GUIDE About 33,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 172 Graduate Degrees: 121 Doctoral Degrees: 53 Student:Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Tuition: $13,053.60 in-state; $22,903.40 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,440 MARIAN UNIVERSITY 3200 COLD SPRING RD., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46222, (317) 955-6000, MARIAN.EDU Year Founded: 1937 Total Enrollment: 2,705 Undergraduate Degrees: 448 Graduate Degrees: 10 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $42,100 Room and Board: $14,440 MIAMI UNIVERSITY 501 E. HIGH ST., OXFORD, OH 45056 , (513) 529-1809, MIAMIOH. EDU Year Founded: 1809 Total Enrollment: 16,816 Undergraduate Degrees: 97 Graduate Degrees: 21 Doctoral Degrees: 13 Student:Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $18,162 in-state, $40,822 out of state Room and Board: $16,750 MIAMI UNIVERSITY REGIONALS—HAMILTON CAMPUS 1601 UNIVERSITY BLVD., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 785-3111, MIAMIOH.EDU/REGIONALS Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 3,600 Undergraduate Degrees: 28 Graduate Degrees: 1 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $7,490 in-state; $19,406 out-of-state Room and Board: Commuter locations with online programs CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MORTUARY SCIENCE 645 W. NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 761-2020, CCMS.EDU Year Founded: 1882 Total Enrollment: 106 Undergraduate Degrees: 2 Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $25,335 associate, $33,165 bachelor’s CINCINNATI STATE 3520 CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45223, (513) 569-1500, CINCINNATISTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1969 Total Enrollment: 9,400 Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: 234 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $188.64/credit hour in-state; $377.28 out-of-state

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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 LANCASTER AVE., RICHMOND, KY 40475, (859) 622-1000, EKU.EDU Year Founded: 1874 Total Enrollment: 16,881 Undergraduate Degrees: 121 Graduate Degrees: 42 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $9,830 in-state; $20,520 out-of-state Room and Board: $11,718 GATEWAY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE 500 TECHNOLOGY WAY, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 441-4500, GATEWAY.KCTCS.EDU Year Founded: 2001 Total Enrollment: 4,753 Student:Faculty Ratio: 21:1 Tuition: $186/credit hour in-state (applies to tri-state area residents), $250/credit hour for outof-state students GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE 375 DIXMYTH AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45220, (513) 8622631, GSCOLLEGE.EDU Year Founded: 1896 Total Enrollment: 700 Undergraduate Degrees: 10 Student:Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $559 per credit hour RN, Surge Tech, Rad Tech, and General Education. BSN, Medical Assistant, and Medical Reimbursement Specialist $280 per credit hour GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES 3254 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 771-8840, GREATOAKS.COM Year Founded: 1970

Total Enrollment: 249 Certificates: 30 Student:Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Tuition: Varies by program INDIANA UNIVERSITY–BLOOMINGTON 408 N. UNION ST., BLOOMINGTON, IN 47405, (812) 8554848, INDIANA.EDU Year Founded: 1820 Total Enrollment: 36,833 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 300 Graduate Degrees: More than 300 Doctoral Degrees: More than 150 Student:Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $12,142 in-state; $41,890 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,984 INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST 2325 CHESTER BLVD., RICHMOND, IN 47374, (765) 973-8200, IUE.EDU Year Founded: 1971 Total Enrollment: 2,874 Undergraduate Degrees: 65 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs Graduate Degrees: 39 graduate degrees and certificates Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $8,602 in-state and 14 Ohio counties; $22,988 out-of-state Room and Board: $10,972 INDIANA UNIVERSITY–INDIANAPOLIS 420 UNIVERSITY BLVD., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202, (317) 2745555, INDIANAPOLIS.IU.EDU Year Founded: 2024 Total Enrollment: 27,497 Undergraduate Degrees: 216 undergraduate degrees and certificates Graduate Degrees: 269 graduate degrees and certificates Doctoral Degrees: 73 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $10,976 in-state; $15,830 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,656 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 4201 S. WASHINGTON ST., MARION, IN 46953, (765) 674-6901, INDWES.EDU Year Founded: 1920 Total Enrollment: 2,073 Undergraduate Degrees: 126 Graduate Degrees: 83 Doctoral Degrees: 17 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $46,620 Room and Board: $10,868 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY 800 E. SUMMIT ST., KENT, OH 44242, (330) 672-3000, KENT. EDU Year Founded: 1910 Total Enrollment:

MIAMI UNIVERSITY REGIONALS—MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS 4200 N. UNIVERSITY BLVD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 785-3111, MIAMIOH.EDU/REGIONALS Year Founded: 1966 Total Enrollment: 3,600 Undergraduate Degrees: 28 Graduate Degrees: 1 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $7,490 in-state; $19,406 out-of-state Room and Board: Commuter locations with online programs MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY 150 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MOREHEAD, KY 40351, (606) 7832000, MOREHEADSTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total Enrollment: 8,600 Undergraduate Degrees: 146 Graduate Degrees: 58 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $9,704 in-state; $14,660 out-of-state Room and Board: $4,700 MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY 5701 DELHI RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 244-4200, MSJ. EDU Year Founded: 1920 Total Enrollment: 1,460 Undergraduate Degrees: 51 Graduate Degrees: 25 Doctoral Degrees: 3 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $36,950 Room and Board: $11,770–$14,010 MOUNT ST. MARY’S SEMINARY & SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 6616 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 231-2223, ATHENAEUM.EDU Year Founded: 1829 Total Enrollment: 175 Graduate Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: Seminary $22,800; school of theology $650/credit hour; $300/audit hour Room and Board: $15,600 MT. VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 800 MARTINSBURG RD., MT. VERNON, OH 43050, (740) 392-6868, MVNU.EDU Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 2,078 Undergraduate Degrees: 70 Graduate Degrees: 23 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $37,784 Room and Board: $10,888

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SCHOOLS GUIDE COLLEGE GUIDE NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1 NUNN DR., HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY 41099, (859) 572-5100, NKU.EDU Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 16,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 91 Graduate Degrees: 32 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $11,088 in-state, $21,888 out-of-state Room and Board: $5,834–$7,428 OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY 525 S. MAIN ST., ADA, OH 45810, (419) 772-2000, ONU.EDU Year Founded: 1871 Total Enrollment: 3,042 Undergraduate Degrees: 52 Graduate Degrees: 3 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $39,970– $46,790 Room and Board: $11,800–$17,800 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 281 W. LANE AVE., COLUMBUS, OH 43210, (614) 292-6446, OSU. EDU Year Founded: 1870 Total Enrollment: 66,901 Undergraduate Degrees: 166 Graduate Degrees: 108 Doctoral Degrees: 100 Student:Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $13,244 in-state; $38,376 outof-state Room and Board: $5,876–$7,408 OHIO UNIVERSITY 1 OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OH 45701, (740) 593-1000, OHIO. EDU Year Founded: 1804 Total Enrollment: 29,625 Undergraduate Degrees: 218 Graduate Degrees: 97 Doctoral Degrees: 35 Student:Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $14,158 in-state; $24,838 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,416

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY 1 S. GROVE ST., WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, (614) 8903000, OTTERBEIN.EDU Year Founded: 1847 Total Enrollment: About 3,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 63 Graduate Degrees: 8 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $36,074 Room and Board: $13,426 PURDUE UNIVERSITY 610 PURDUE MALL, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907, (765) 494-4600, PURDUE.EDU Year Founded: 1869 Total Enrollment: 58,009 Undergraduate Degrees: 207 Graduate Degrees: 83 Doctoral Degrees: 81 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $9,992 in-state; $28,794 out-of-state Room and Board: $12,820 SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 444 W. THIRD ST., DAYTON, OH 45402, (800) 3153000, SINCLAIR.EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total Enrollment: 30,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 2 bachelor’s degrees, more than 300 associate and certificate programs Student:Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $146.03/credit hour for Montgomery County residents, $193.28/credit hour in-state; $349.40/credit hour out-of-state SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MASON 5386 COURSEVIEW DR., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 339-1212, SINCLAIR.EDU/MASON Year Founded: 1887 (Sinclair in Mason opened in 2007) Total Enrollment: 790 Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: 26 (more than 300 available system-wide)

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Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $193.28/ credit hour in-state; $349.40/credit hour out-ofstate SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 100 HOBART DR., HILLSBORO, OH 45133, (937) 393-3431, SSCC. EDU Year Founded: 1975 Total Enrollment: 2,000 Undergraduate Degrees: Nearly 20 associate degree programs Student:Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $5,410 in-state; $10,074 out-of-state SPALDING UNIVERSITY 901 S. FOURTH ST., LOUISVILLE, KY 40203, (502) 5859911, SPALDING.EDU Year Founded: 1814 Total Enrollment: 1,630 Undergraduate Degrees: 49 Graduate Degrees: 14 Doctoral Degrees: 5 Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $27,450 Room and Board: $8,480–$8,880 THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY 333 THOMAS MORE PKWY., CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017, (859) 341-5800, THOMASMORE.EDU Year Founded: 1921 Total Enrollment: more than 2,300 Undergraduate Degrees: 39 Graduate Degrees: 6 Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $41,400 (includes all access dining plan, parking, transportation through TANK, and more covered by Saints Essentials) Room and Board: $8,150 TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 300 N. BROADWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40508, (859) 233-8300, TRANSY.EDU Year Founded: 1780 Total Enrollment: 1,007 Undergraduate Degrees: around 50

SCHOOLS GUIDE COLLEGE GUIDE Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $46,870 Room and Board: $14,080 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 2600 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45221, (513) 556-6000, UC.EDU Year Founded: 1819 Total Enrollment: 53,235 Undergraduate Degrees: 208 Graduate Degrees: 138 Doctoral Degrees: 90 Student:Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $13,976 plus fees in-state; $29,310 plus fees out-of-state Room and Board: $14,188 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON 300 COLLEGE PARK, DAYTON, OH 45469, (937) 2291000, UDAYTON.EDU Year Founded: 1850 Total Enrollment: 10,598 Undergraduate Degrees: 93 Graduate Degrees: 37 Doctoral Degrees: 12 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $50,610 Room and Board: $16,730 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 410 ADMINISTRATION DR., LEXINGTON, KY 40506, (859) 257-9000, UKY.EDU Year Founded: 1865 Total Enrollment: 35,952 Undergraduate Degrees: 113 Graduate Degrees: 94 Doctoral Degrees: 61 Student:Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $13,502 in-state; $34,140 out-of-state Room and Board: $16,016 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 2301 S. THIRD ST., LOUISVILLE, KY 40292, (502) 8525555, LOUISVILLE.EDU Year Founded: 1798 Total Enrollment: 24,073 Undergraduate Degrees:

96 Graduate Degrees: 95 Doctoral Degrees: 42 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $12,940 in-state; $29,286 out-of-state Room and Board: $12,176 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME 400 MAIN BUILDING, NOTRE DAME, IN 46556, (574) 631-5000, ND.EDU Year Founded: 1842 Total Enrollment: 13,129 Undergraduate Degrees: 75 Graduate Degrees: 30 Doctoral Degrees: 40 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $67,607 Room and Board: $18,438 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1906 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD., BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101, (270) 745-0111, WKU.EDU Year Founded: 1906 Total Enrollment: 16,291 Undergraduate Degrees: 92 Graduate Degrees: 47 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $11,652 in-state; $27,000 out-of-state Room and Board: $12,582

Enrollment: 1,015 Undergraduate Degrees: 24 Graduate Degrees: 2 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $30,732 Room and Board: $11,923 WILMINGTON COLLEGE CINCINNATI 3520 CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45223, (513) 569-1806, WILMINGTON.EDU/CINCINNATI Year Founded: 1984 Total Enrollment: 120 Undergraduate Degrees: 9 Student:Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $455/ credit hour XAVIER UNIVERSITY 3800 VICTORY PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45207, (513) 745-3000, XAVIER.EDU Year Founded: 1831 Total Enrollment: 5,240 Undergraduate Degrees: 95 Graduate Degrees: 37 Doctoral Degrees: 3 Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $50,400 Room and Board: $13,920

WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY 1055 N. BICKETT RD., WILBERFORCE, OH 45384, (937) 376-2911, WILBERFORCE.EDU Year Founded: 1856 Total Enrollment: 617 Undergraduate Degrees: 18 Graduate Degrees: 1 Doctoral Degrees: Student:Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $14,902 Room and Board: $8,610–$9,564 WILMINGTON COLLEGE 1870 QUAKER WAY, WILMINGTON, OH 45177, (937) 3826661, WILMINGTON.EDU Year Founded: 1870 Total

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SCHOOLS GUIDE EXTRACURRICULAR

SEATBELTS, EVERYONE! Please don’t let this be a normal field trip.

—CLAIRE LEFTON

GET IMMERSED IN LANGUAGE AND ART

For language students studying French, Spanish, and German, the Cincinnati Art Museum has programs centering on the art of those cultures. Additionally, tours can be conducted entirely in those languages to help the students improve their listening and fluency. cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit/tours/school-tours

BECOME A MODERN-DAY FREEDOM FIGHTER

BUILD A BASEBALL TEAM

This high school program at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center not only teaches students about the history of slavery and civil rights but empowers them to become modern abolitionists and champion justice. freedomcenter.org/fieldtrips

Students can channel their inner Moneyball at this Reds Hall of Fame school program. Designed for grades 3–12, the class will use real MLB budgets and statistics to assemble a dream team, conduct a press conference, and determine the winners through the power of math. mlb.com/reds/hall-of-fame/visit/school-groups

LEARN SURVIVAL SKILLS

At LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center, students in grades 4–8 can become immersed in the world of survival literature like Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain, learning important wilderness survival skills like building fires, locating water, and creating shelter. cincinnati-oh.gov/ cincyparks/learn-explore

MAKE SOME MAPLE SYRUP

You can go from sap to syrup at the Cincinnati Nature Center’s Maple Sugaring school program. Students from kindergarten to eighth grade will get to hike through the trees, learning about photosynthesis and the maple sugaring process before trying some for themselves. cincynature.org/education/ plan-a-field-trip

BECOME A FIREFIGHTER

Field trip programming at the Cincinnati Fire Museum is all about combining the fun of sliding down firepoles with the importance of fire safety education. Students will try on real firefighter gear, operate some historic machinery, “drive” a fire engine, and learn how to keep themselves and their families safe in case of fire. cincyfiremuseum.com/educators

DO SOME HORSE MATH

Educators at Greenacres Farm have designed horse-based math and science programs for students in grades 6–8. They can learn about linear equations, forces, energy flow, and the Pythagorean theorem, all while practicing equine management skills. green-acres.org/field-trip-programming

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SAVE ENDANGERED SPECIES

The important work being done in the Center of Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) at the Cincinnati Zoo can be shared with students from junior high through college with a guided tour of the lab, where they’ll get to see scientists at work protecting and repopulating endangered plants and animals. cincinnatizoo.org/education/school-programs/field-trips ILLUSTR ATIO N S BY C A R LI E B U R TO N

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