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Winning the

LOTTERY Cincinnati Public Schools hustles to overhaul its magnet school enrollment process

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Table of Contents Features

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Winning the Lottery The Board of Education for Cincinnati Public Schools hustles to overhaul its enrollment process before the 2017–2018 school year.

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The Reinvention of Education

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Water World

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Schools Guide 2016

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College Guide 2016

Education continues to go high-tech. Take a look at some innovative programs at area schools.

St. Xavier is home to the state’s greatest swimming program. Now the team has a new coach.

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For Whom the Class Bell Tolls

KEY

8 AM

9 AM

10 AM

11 AM

LANGUAGE ARTS

SKILLS *

MATH

RELIGION AND PRAYER MEETING TIME

* WORKING ON SPECIFIC ABILITIES

SPECIALS

–ALYSSA KONERMANN

NOON

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

» WHAT’S A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A THIRD GRADER LIKE THESE DAYS? We visited three schools with different ideas about education to find out.

LUNCH/RECESS

1 PM

IN MATH, READING, ETC.

2 PM

3 PM

CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL, 6743 CHESTNUT ST., MARIEMONT

MAIN LESSON

SNACK AND RECESS

The bulk of the day’s academic work happens here.

Subjects are taught in focused, four-week blocks: farming and gardening, time and measurement, Hebrew Scriptures, and shelters. Lessons are very hands-on (there’s a courtyard garden), holistic (they learn cooking with gardening), and inquisitive/question-based.

Chalkboards are used—no technology in sight.

MUSIC

SKILLS

LUNCH AND RECESS

The same teacher stays with students throughout the years, moving up with the class from grade to grade. (Pedagogical attachment parenting!)

SPANISH

HANDWORK

Kids start learning Spanish in the first grade—orally through the third grade, then reading, writing, and grammar in the fourth grade.

DISMISSAL

This means knitting and crocheting. Other special subjects include games (P.E.), Eurythmy (movement), and modeling (sculpting with beeswax).

THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, 2161 GRANDIN RD., HYDE PARK

MORNING WORLD LANGUAGE, MEETING LITERACY/ MATH LAB, OR ENRICHMENT

LANGUAGE ARTS

RECESS

ROTATING SPECIALS

Some families opt to sign their kids up for private piano lessons during this time.

Spanish is taught by native speakers from Peru and the Dominican Republic who immerse kids in the language: ¡Uno, dos, tres, adiós Inglés!

(French is also offered.)

LUNCH

Art, gym, library, and music.

SCIENCE, RECESS SOCIAL STUDIES, AND RELIGION

MATH

HOMEWORK/ DISMISSAL

MATH

DISMISSAL

Summit is a Catholic school, but independent and co-ed. Kids wear uniforms; each grade level has an assigned “character trait” to study; and religion is integrated throughout the day.

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MORNING ROUTINE

LANGUAGE ARTS

Each morning starts with a language and a math activity to complete individually. A major focus of the language arts curriculum? Analyzing themes, characters, and messages in texts, and finding evidence to support opinions. Plus, you know, spelling.

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READING INTERVENTION

LANGUAGE ARTS

SCIENCE/ SOCIAL STUDIES

Time for kid-specific instruction, like English as a second language, reading skills intervention, and gifted enrichment work—depending on individual needs. Technology is integrated frequently throughout the day, including here.

LUNCH AND RECESS

MATH INTERVENTION OR SPECIALS

Students go to specials two times each week (per the state Board of Education), but teachers try to incorporate art and movement into the main class blocks.

Third-grade teachers can choose to teamteach—each teacher covering the same subject block both morning and afternoon, with kids switching classrooms—or manage all subjects themselves.

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Preschool Promise:

Coming to a Ballot Near You » AFTER FOUR YEARS OF RESEARCH, a new preschool initiative is primed to hit the ballot this November. Greg Landsman, strategic advisor to Preschool Promise, gives us a crash course in what voters need to know. —ELIZABETH MILLER WOOD

X What is the goal of Preschool Promise? The goal is to expand high-quality preschool to every 3- and 4-year-old in the city. When we do that, we will have changed the trajectory of thousands of children, giving them a fair chance at a better life. For our providers, it means they will finally have the resources they need to achieve and sustain quality. And for our city, that will mean better schools when more children show up prepared.

X Who would benefit from the Preschool Promise initiative? It’s universal in the sense that all families will receive some assistance. Those families who need it the most will be eligible for enough support to make full-day, high-quality preschool free. And then it would be on a sliding scale for all other families.

YES NO

Though the exact cost of the initiative is still being finalized, what is the projected ROI? The Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati’s impact analysis suggests that this investment would produce $50–$70 million a year over time. Conservatively, we’ll get two to three dollars for every dollar we invest. We believe that any ask of voters must be compelling and urgent. It also must be a community-driven plan that’s evidence-based, and the burden for taxpayers must be as small as possible.

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S YE NO

YE S NO

How is this initiative different from other Cincinnati preschool programs that are currently or prospectively in the works?

This would help support CPS’s current preschool program and allow the district to pursue its expansion plan, but it doesn’t stop there, because if we did, we would only be able to serve a fraction of the children that need high-quality preschool. CPS currently serves 1,200 of the city’s 9,000 3- and 4-year-olds, and they may be able to serve another 1,500, but almost everyone believes that we should invest in a comprehensive system of highquality preschool programming so that we’re able to cover as many of those 9,000 as possible.

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S YE NO

PRESCHOOL PROMISE

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WWINNING THE RYY LOTTERY » AFTER AN ABRUPT POLICY CHANGE IN LATE 2015 THAT DID AWAY WITH CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS’S INFAMOUS MAGNET SCHOOL CAMPOUTS, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION HUSTLES TO COMPLETE AN OVERHAUL OF ITS ENROLLMENT PROCESS BEFORE THE 2017–2018 SCHOOL YEAR.

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Cincinnati Public Schools took a decisive step to permanently alter the demographic distribution of the city’s largest school district: to set in stone 2015’s temporary suspension of the first-come, first-served enrollment policy, pending an official vote at the end of the 2016 school year. Replacing the fraught policy is an online lottery, which puts all CPS families on an equal footing as they vie for competitive positions in the most popular district magnet schools.

“The feedback was loud and clear,” says Board Policy Committee chair Elisa Hoffman. “We know we can’t please everybody, but it was really apparent from our family engagement that the community supported this kind of more equitable access.” Indeed, despite vocal opposition to the suspension of the first-come, first-served policy, 75 percent of parents surveyed preferred the lottery as a more fair method of enrollment. “The comments in particular were really compelling,” Hoffman says, “about how much all parents care about their children’s education.”

IF EDUCATION NEWS IS YOUR THING, THEN LAST SUMMER WAS OPEN SEASON for breaking headlines, prickly op-eds, and overnight single-issue parent groups. On August 10, 2015—just weeks before school was to start and a few months before enrollment for the 2016–2017 school year—the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to temporarily suspend the district’s longstanding policy of admitting magnet school students on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, replacing it with an online lottery, which began October 24, 2015.

The established “lineup” arrangement had created its own peculiar ecosystem among CPS families: One parent would suddenly decide to get in line—the 2014 line started a record 16 days before the enrollment application cycle opened—then the rest would begrudgingly follow, setting up tents outside of their chosen school to guarantee a spot for their kid.

To many, the flaws of the first-come, first-served policy are obvious: It was highly inconvenient for families. It suggested a lack of good placement options in the district and general disarray in the administration. And perhaps most troubling, it had a way of self-selecting families of means for the best-performing schools—after all, who else can afford to take weeks away from work? Stocking these already successful schools with students from financially secure families (most of whom were white) contributed to the socioeconomic and racial segregation of Cincinnati Public Schools. The scene was a living example of a very real district issue: equality of access. The policy left CPS families out in the cold—both those who literally set up camp tents in the November snow and those who couldn’t afford to take time

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ABOVE: The enrollment line-up at Sands Montessori, November 2014, Day 11

POPULARITY CONTEST »THESE ARE THE 10 MOST POPULAR CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAGNET PROGRAMS—MANY OF WHICH HOSTED THE PARENT CAMPOUTS THAT PROMPTED THE 2015 POLICY CHANGE. Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies (AMIS) Academy of World Languages (AWL) Fairview-Clifton German Language School Cincinnati Gifted Academy East (Hyde Park) College Hill Fundamental Academy

away from work and family obligations to simply enroll their children in a quality public school.

Even still, the first-come, first-served approach has its supporters.

Many parents did not appreciate the board’s unilateral decision, and some even threatened to move out of the district if they couldn’t secure their chosen school for their children. “There were some families who believed, and likely still believe, that the first-come, first-served policy gives parents a measure of control that a randomized online lottery does not,” says Director of Public Affairs Janet Walsh. “And those have been the most vocal opponents.” According to Walsh, many of those parents already had children enrolled in the popular magnet programs and had become invested in the first-come, first-served policy.

Walsh acknowledges the parents’ instinct to want control over the enrollment process: “Every parent, no matter what they believe in the abstract…when it comes to advocating for their own kid, they’re going to move heaven and earth to do what they feel is right.” However, she notes that a city school district has a broader obligation: “As a district we have a different perspective. Our responsibility is to look out for what’s best for all children, and that’s why our board is so concerned about fairness and equity of access.”

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THE GOALS OF THE LOTTERY ARE CLEAR: USE IT TO HELP CPS magnet schools become a better reflection of the city’s population, both racially and economically. But simply instituting a lottery may not be

enough to sufficiently realign the demographic makeup of magnet schools that have been largely segregated for much of their existence—it could take years for the process to catch up to the ideal.

To move things along, the CPS board has used the last year to engage and inform all district families about the new lottery system and to help them fi nd their way through the complicated process of enrolling their children, should they so choose. “There’s outreach work that is never done in our district,” Walsh says. The first step was developing different levels of engagement, from tech-friendly webinars to face-to-face information sessions. “We have families that we want to serve equally who really want to receive information in a form that they feel comfortable with,” explains Walsh. The hope is that, as CPS works with more families from different backgrounds, the district as a whole will become more diverse at the individual school level—and in its magnet schools, in particular.

THE CONVERSATION AROUND PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCESS IN Cincinnati has become inextricably linked with a heightened focus on preschool. Preschool has always been a challenging subject in the United States, since it is not compulsory and therefore not subsidized by tax dollars. But more and more research suggests that preschool is beneficial to students, better preparing them for kindergarten and grades beyond. And from CPS’s perspective, the demand for accessible, affordable preschool has increased accordingly—at least anecdotally.

One unintended consequence of the online lottery? Brand new quantifiable data on this matter. Thanks to the formalized process, CPS gained a greater awareness of this city’s actual need for quality preschool options.

“With the previous system, we suspected that when a lot of people saw the long lines, they didn’t even apply,” Walsh says. “With the lottery, we were able to get a picture of the true demand.”

To meet this need, CPS has expanded its preschool offerings from 1,200 to 1,500 spots across the district. They estimate that the demand could be as high as 9,000. Fairview-Clifton German Language School’s preschool program alone will expand from one classroom to six.

And where will all these new students go? For 2016–2017, most of them will attend the newly renovated Rising Stars Academy in the former Vine Street School in Over-the-Rhine, which will host 200 students in 10 classrooms of preschool programs from various schools in the district, including from Fairview-Clifton German Language (the school’s single remaining on-site preschool classroom will host a group of 20 students for the 2016–2017 school year; for 2017–2018, it is possible that all Fairview preschool students will attend Rising Stars Academy).

In addition to expanding access to public schools for more Cincinnati preschoolers, the enrollment lottery has also fulfilled a much grander purpose: It opened up magnet schools to a great many more students of different racial and economic backgrounds. Says Walsh: “Equity has been a value of CPS leadership for a long time. Because we are a diverse school district, it’s been part of our DNA. And it’s been important for this school board in particular to say it explicitly and to put it into policy.”

DEMOGRAPHIC COMPARISON 2015–2016 GENDER AND RACIAL DEMOGRAPHICS AT FAIRVIEWCLIFTON GERMAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL (ALL GRADE LEVELS):

47% MALE

53% FEMALE

14% 24% OTHER AFRICANAMERICAN 62% CAUCASIAN

2016–2017 GENDER AND RACIAL DEMOGRAPHICS OF PRESCHOOL-AGE FAIRVIEW-CLIFTON GERMAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WILL ATTEND RISING STARS ACADEMY*

52% MALE

47% FEMALE

48% AFRICANAMERICAN

13% OTHER 39% CAUCASIAN

*2016–2017 GENDER AND RACIAL DEMOGRAPHICS OF PRESCHOOLAGE FAIRVIEW-CLIFTON GERMAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WILL REMAIN AT FAIRVIEW CAMPUS FOR 2016–2017 SCHOOL YEAR: 15% OTHER 55% MALE

45% FEMALE

20% 60% AFRICAN- CAUCASIAN AMERICAN

2016–2017 ECONOMIC DEMOGRAPHICS OF PRESCHOOL-AGE FAIRVIEW-CLIFTON GERMAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT RISING STARS ACADEMY: POVERTY BRACKETS: UP TO 100% BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 32 101–150% BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 9 151%–300% BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 30

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ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

ILLUST RAT IO N BY A ND R E W RO BE RTS / PH OTO G RA PH BY A A RON M. CO N WAY

Holmes Middle School believes career development is as easy as riding a bike. —JUSTIN WILLIAMS

At first glance, it appears as if Holmes Middle School in Covington is in breach of some child labor laws.

Wind through the building’s cramped hallways in mid-spring, back to a cluttered storage room behind the gymnasium, and you’ll find a group of students standing over upturned bicycles, cranking wrenches, adjusting tire pressure with brand-new pumps, and examining gear chains. But forget the initial impression; this is not a sub rosa pre-teen chop shop. It’s the Holmes STEM Bicycle Club.

The club is part of the Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative (GCSC) program, which started at Woodward Career Technical High School in 2014, expanded to seven other area schools last spring, and grew to 18 total clubs at schools in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana in 2016. At Holmes more than a dozen middle schoolers meet for an hour on Monday afternoons to assemble brand-new bikes, thanks to the help of corporate partners—Walmart providing the bikes and tools, and volunteers from GE and Fidelity aiding students through the assembly process. At the end of the 10-week program, each student gets to keep their self-assembled mountain bike, along with a helmet and bike lock; the tools remain at Holmes for use by next year’s club.

“It’s been incredible,” says Jeff Haney, a science teacher at Holmes Middle School and the club’s supervisor. “The kids really benefit from these hands-on experiences and being exposed to new things.”

Haney is an ideal fit as the club’s leader and de facto spokesman. Young, energetic, and oozing positivity, he’s also an avid cyclist himself. After graduating college with a degree in biology, he took a soul-searching bike trip from Cincinnati to Florida and back, after which he decided to get his teaching license from Xavier University.

In a diverse school with a high percentage of low-income

students—Holmes is eligible to receive Title 1 federal funds, and 90 percent of the district’s students qualify for free/reduced lunch—Haney’s brand of engagement and dedication is a vital part of the club’s influence. To his mind, mentorship has been the linchpin. “I did not anticipate that the mentors would be such an asset,” he says. “I witnessed firsthand some of these kids come out of their shell.”

A handful of middle-aged men and women wearing brightly colored GE and Fidelity T-shirts over buttondown Oxfords work with the same kids one-on-one or in groups of two each week, pointing to diagrams in the direction booklets, offering congratulatory fist-bumps, and chatting about their day. Most of the mentors have an interest in bikes, but more important, they show up every Monday and take a genuine interest in their mentees, representing a direct line for these students from their STEM curriculum (science, technology, engineering, math) to a professional STEM career.

“That’s the coolest part, even beyond the bikes, is just seeing that human element and the connection between the mentors and kids,” says Haney.

There’s a more conventional STEM element as well, with corresponding workbook problems for the students to go over with their mentors during each session, including prompts like What type of mechanical energy (kinetic or potential) do your bikes have during your ride? and Explain how energy transformation occurs when you are riding your bike. The payoff, which Haney can attest to, is seeing students transfer those tangible experiences with the bikes to their efforts and interests in the classroom—and eventually, beyond.

“Our kids, when they are engaged and there’s a hands-on element, it’s like an automatic hook,” says Haney. “It’s almost tricking them into learning.”

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A Boone County robotics team needed a place to program, build, and tinker. So they created one. —ADAM FLANGO

Each year, the FIRST LEGO League issues a missive to teams across the globe as part of its annual World Class Project.

In 2014, it was simple: create an educational solution that adds value to society, be it through invention or reinvention. The Junior Brainy Bots at Gray Middle School heeded the call and the NKY MakerSpace was born. After receiving funding from Leadership Northern Kentucky, a group of seven middle-schoolers, along with the Brainy Bots squad from Ryle High School, renovated an old Boone County School District building into a six-room learning laboratory. Then the fun began...

VIDEO ROOM Complete with a full Final Cut Pro editing suite and HD cameras, students can use green-screen technology to work with different backgrounds.

ROBOTICS ROOM

MAKE-YOUR-OWN ROOM

VIDEO ROOM

AUDIO ROOM

BATHROOMS

AUDIO ROOM

DESIGN THINKING ROOM

Here students drop beats and rhymes for a MakerSpace promo using soundproofing equipment and a high-quality microphone.

This space combined with the video room? We hear Oscar music.

ENGINEERING ROOM

MAKE YOUR OWN ROOM

ENGINEERING ROOM

DESIGN THINKING ROOM

Consider this the catch-all, tinkerwith-whatever space. Disassemble old rotary phones, pick apart circuit boards, or as this group of students chose, build a geodesic dome out of newspaper and masking tape.

Air Force veteran Bill Schneider schools aviation aficionados on the basics of flight plans. Once students learn to plot a route, they can use flight simulators on computers full of engineering-based programs.

White-board topped tables fuel creative planning. Students can program Arduino boards—essentially miniature computer chips—and 3D print with a traditional printer or handheld Doodler.

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PH OTO G RAPH S BY JE RE MY KRA MER

ROBOTICS ROOM For the second part of the FLL Project, the Junior Brainy Bots programmed LEGObased robots—using NXT Mindstorm brains—to victory in the FLL Kentucky state competition and advanced to the World Finals in St. Louis.

THE PROS AND CONS OF ONLINE SCHOOLS Hundreds of thousands of students are going to school online. Ohio has 12 public e-schools affiliated with school districts, in addition to the statewide Ohio Virtual Academy and 13 private online schools. Kentucky’s statewide virtual school closed in 2012, though supplemental district programs and private alternatives remain. But with options and student numbers on the rise, it’s worth asking: Is online schooling for everyone?

–SARAH STANKORB

PRO

CON

Adaptable Course Work: For students who need extra support or more challenging material.

Remote Access: Hinders group discussion and experiential learning.

Lack of Structure: For those easily distracted by the lure of video games, TV, and going outside.

Safe Haven: For students who face bullying or dangerous school environments.

Data Tracking: Can often note within a day when a student is having trouble with a concept.

Solitude: Making it near impossible to replicate the social elements of a brick-andmortar school.

AN ECLECTIC EDUCATION IN DEER PARK —LINDA VACCARIELLO

IT’S IN A SCHOOL BUILDING, BUT THE STUDENTS ARE HOMESCHOOLED. THAT MAKES TRYING TO

figure out just how to classify Leaves of Learning a head-scratcher. Christie Sawyer, assistant director of the nonprofit, simply calls it an “à la carte school.”

The 19-year-old preschool–12 program housed in a former parochial elementary in Deer Park was begun by Diana Osborn, who conceived of it as a way to supplement conventional homeschooling. Today LOL has about 250 students, and approximately half of them take all their classes at the school. The rest enroll in individual subjects—often those that a parent doesn’t feel equipped to teach at home (“Science is a big one,” she says), or that are enriched by being part of a group, such as art or musical theater. Classes are small, and instructors are experts in their field, Sawyer says, but LOL doesn’t require them to be certified.

You hate standardized tests? At LOL your child won’t take them.“At the end of the year, a family can administer the California achievement test, or a certified teacher can sign off on them having completed their grade level work,” Sawyer says. If a child fails a subject, “a family has to choose to make it up.” An LOL counselor will discuss a child’s progress and help with problems, but if Mom and Dad decide that a kid’s grasp of grammar is good enough, so be it.

Instruction is highly individualized, but this is not an appropriate setting for special needs kids, or for families looking for faith-based curricula, or kids with behavioral problems. And despite the warm-and-fuzzy vibe of the place, Sawyer says that “there are people who we’ve had to ask to leave.”

Apparently those who stay thrive: According to the program’s literature, LOL students have gone on to Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, Kenyon, Purdue, and a host of other challenging, highly selective colleges and universities.

Two programs get high school kids ready for the workforce.

—ALYSSA KONERMANN

B U S I N E S S E S N E E D E M P L OY E E S .

Graduates need jobs. Simple, right? Not so much. Two organizations—the Business-Education Connectivity Council, an outgrowth of Cincinnati USA’s Leadership Action program, and NaviGo Scholars, in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Education Council—aim to prepare high school students to enter the workforce and connect them to businesses ready to hire for jobs with good pay and a future career path.

The BECC paired up with Cincinnati Public Schools to bring businesses into the schools, focusing on healthcare, technology, manufacturing, finance, environmental science, and entrepreneurship. The 2015– 2016 school year’s pilot program kicked off with 400 juniors at Aiken, Dater, and Gam-

ble Montessori high schools (with plans to expand) with a career expo, résumé and interview skills-building, and field experience. The goal? “By the [end of the year], they have a really good idea of what they want to do and where they want to go—and they’ve seen a little bit more of the world than they had in the past,” says BECC Chair (and PNC Senior VP) Doug Adams.

Across the river, NaviGo already had a system of trained coaches helping kids.

They expanded its reach, soliciting businesses to sponsor scholarships—154 for the 2015–2016 school year. In turn, the businesses get an early chance to meet and groom future employees. Students meet monthly with their coach, either one-onone or in small groups, the latter of which more intensely focus on recruiting and training. “It’s not a series of career day speakers,” says president and long-time educator Tim Hanner. “We want them to learn the realities of the job by doing.”

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THE STATE’S GREATEST SPORTS PROGRAM JUST KEEPS SWIMMING.

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HEN TIM BEERMAN FIRST STEPPED ON THE BLOCKS AT ST. XAVIER

High School’s Keating Natatorium, it felt different. From 1982 to 1986, he was a breaststroke specialist at Moeller, but even then, St. Xavier had a certain aura. “It was palpable that being a part of St. X swimming was something special,” says Beerman. “That type of tradition, that type of energy—that’s transferred from year to year.”

Beerman is now responsible for carrying on that tradition. Before the 2015–2016 season, Beerman was named head coach of the St. Xavier AquaBombers, replacing his friend and six-time Ohio Coach of the Year Jim Brower, who shifted into a role as an assistant coach.

They say in sports that you never want to follow a legendary coach, but Beerman was hardly intimidated by the new role. “I was excited, but part of it was very familiar to me,” says Beerman, who has spent more than 20 years coaching high school swimming. “In all honesty, I haven’t really felt a lot of pressure.”

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If he did feel pressure, though, it would be understandable. St. Xavier’s swim team has become the most dominant sports program in the state, and one of the most dominant in the country. The all-boys school has produced countless state record holders, All-Americans, and even an Olympic gold medalist. Since 1970, the school has won an astounding 37 state championships, more than any other sports program at any other school in the state by a wide margin. Swimming World Magazine named St. Xavier national champions in 1992 and 2001, while the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association has named the school national champions seven times. In short, the AquaBombers are a bona fide swimming dynasty.

St. Xavier’s winning tradition is built around its team-first philosophy. That may sound like common sense, but many high school athletes swim with their club teams year-round while representing their school at meets and attending the occasional practice. At St. Xavier, if you want to be on the roughly 100-man team, you have to train with the team. That means diving into the school’s eightlane, Olympic-sized pool—one of only a handful in the state—as early as 5:45 a.m. on weekdays, followed by after-school swimming or weight lifting, meeting with nutritionists before the season, and even sacrificing personal accolades for team glory.

“An individual steps up on the block, but they are supported by every other member, parent, and coach who is a part of this program,” Beerman says. “I personally feel that is what leads to the success that St. X has been able to achieve.”

That support led St. Xavier to the school’s eighth straight state championship in February and the first of what Beerman hopes is many more under his watch.

“There are a lot of people who roll their eyes at the crazy morning practices or the two-a-days over holidays,” Beerman says. “When you reach the end, you realize why you did it.”

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers non-competitive, month-long synchronized swimming classes for boys and girls, ages 6 to 12, at three different branches.

When: Monthly; Where: Gamble-Nippert, M.E. Lyons, and Blue Ash YMCA branches; Cost: $50 for YMCA members, $80 for nonmembers Information: cincinnati synchrogators.org

Learn to Row Summer Camp Middle schoolers can learn sculling skills on the Little Miami River from the Queen City Rowing Club. When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout July; Where: Queen City Rowing Boat House (California); Cost: $350; Information: queencity rowing.com/youth-rowing

Wake Nation Cincinnati With three-day sessions offered throughout the summer, kids ages 7 to 17 learn some far-out water skiing and wakeboarding tricks. When: June to August; Where: Fairfield; Cost: $375; Information: wakenation cincinnati.com —A.F.

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GU I D E 2016

Because the Cincinnati USA region spans three states, the Schools Guide is organized by state, and listings contain state-specific data for each school and district. Additionally, the Guide lists some national data, such as ACT and SAT scores.

For public schools, we include the district and the high schools within that district. All private schools, including elementary and middle schools, are listed. The public school data was collected solely from the Department of Education databases for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Private schools are not required to divulge data to the state, however, many have voluntarily reported theirs to the Guide.

In Ohio, the Department of Education has been working to change the way public school performance is measured. Some newer data points are available in this year’s listings, including the percentage of third graders proficient in reading and math.

For more information, please visit the Department of Education websites for Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana. ode.state.oh.us education.ky.gov doe.in.gov

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OHIO PUBLIC KEY OF ABBREVIATIONS GS=Grades served E=Enrollment PM=Percent minority AR=Attendance rate STR=Student/ teacher ratio PPS=Operating spending per pupil 3READ=Percent proficient in reading, 3rd grade 3MATH=Percent proficient in math, 3rd grade READ=Percent proficient in reading, 11th grade, Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) MATH=Percent proficient in math, 11th grade, OGT ACT=Average ACT score SAT=Average SAT score GR=Graduation rate AMO=Annual Measurable Objectives, percentage score IM=Indicators Met, percentage score PI=Performance Index, percentage score BATAVIA LOCAL SCHOOLS

2400 Clermont Center Dr., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 732-2343, bataviaschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,165, PM=11.6%, AR=94%, PPS=$6,771, 3READ=85.8%, 3MATH=71.4%, READ=93.3%, M AT H = 9 0 . 4 % , A C T = 2 2 , G R = 8 9 . 2 % , AMO=66.7%, IM=84.8%, PI=78.1%

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BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL 1 Bulldog Pl., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 732-2341, bataviaschools.org GS=9–12, E=579, PM=10%, AR=93.6%, PPS=$6,77 1, READ=93.3%, M AT H = 9 0 . 4 % , A C T = 2 2 , G R = 8 9 . 2 % , AMO=100%, IM=82.4%, PI=83.7% BETHEL-TATE LOCAL SCHOOLS

675 W. Plane St., Bethel, OH 45106, (513) 7342271, betheltate.org GS=K–12, E=1,574, PM=4.1%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$7,529, 3READ=78.5%, 3MATH=73.8%, READ=97.1%, MATH=94.1%, ACT=23, GR=92.1%, AMO=75%, IM=78.1%, PI=77.6%

Doherty Campus Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 513.728.2400

BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL 3420 St. Rt. 125, Bethel, OH 45106, (513) 7342271, betheltate.org GS=9–12, E=383, PM=3.8%, A R = 9 3 .8 % , P PS = $7, 5 29, R E A D = 97.1 % , MATH=94.1%, ACT=23, GR=92.1%, AMO=100%, IM=81.3%, PI=80.7%

Hillsdale Campus Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 513.728.2400

CARLISLE LOCAL SCHOOLS

724 Fairview Dr., Carlisle, OH 45005, (937) 746-0710, carlisleindians.org GS=K–12, E=1,558, PM=5.8%, AR=95.4%, PPS=$8,859, 3READ=88.9%, 3MATH=78.4%, READ=90.9%, MATH=91.7%, ACT=21, GR=95.1%, AMO=83.3%, IM=84.8%, PI=77.9%

CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL 250 Jamaica Rd., Carlisle, OH 45005, (937) 74 6 - 4 4 8 1 , c a r l i s le i n d i a n s .o r g GS = 9 –1 2 , E=436, PM=5.7%, AR=95.3%, PPS=$8,859, R E A D = 9 0 .9 % , M AT H = 9 1 .7 % , AC T = 2 1 , GR=95.1%, AMO=100%, IM=88.2%, PI=83.1% CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.O. Box 5381, Cincinnati, OH 45201, (513) 3630000, cps-k12.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=33,531, P M = 7 5 % , A R = 9 4 .6 % , P PS = $ 1 1 ,0 3 9, 3READ=73.4%, 3MATH=58.3%, READ=88.9%, MATH=85.4%, ACT=19, SAT=1726, GR=71.2%, AMO=23%, IM=12.1%, PI=66.6%

AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL 5641 Belmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 363-6760, aikennewtech.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=589, PM=95.9%, AR=94.3%, PPS=$11,039, R E A D = 8 1 . 1 % , M AT H = 6 9. 2 % , AC T = 1 6 , GR=48.9%, AMO=0%, IM=0%, PI=52.2%

CINCINNATI DIGITAL ACADEMY 425 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45203, (513) 363-2040, digitalacademy.cps-k12.org GS=K–12, E=404, PM=78.4%, AR=67.6%, PPS=$11,039, R E A D = 7 5 .7 % , M AT H = 6 3 .9 % , ACT = 2 0, GR=14.4%, AMO=2.4%, IM=5.3%, PI=60.7%

CLARK MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 3030 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 363-7100, clark.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=681, P M = 5 8 . 3 % , A R = 9 6.6 % , P PS = $ 1 1 ,0 3 9, R E A D = 9 7.7 % , M AT H = 9 5 . 5 % , AC T = 2 1 , SAT=1610, GR=93.6%, AMO=68.9%, IM=75%, PI=76.1%

GILBERT A. DATER HIGH SCHOOL 2146 Ferguson Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 363-7200, daterhighschool.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=1,028, PM=73.2%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$11,039, READ=89.4%, MATH=87%, ACT=18, GR=81%, AMO=26.7%, IM=22.7%, PI=62.2%

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The Seven Hills School

2792 U.S. Hwy. 50, Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 6 2 5 - 5 47 8, c n es c h o o ls .o rg GS = Pre - K–1 2 , E=1,501, PM=4.5%, AR=94.1%, PPS=$8,490, 3READ=85.5%, 3MATH=75.7%, READ=92.3%, MATH=91.5%, ACT=20, SAT=1513, GR=85.7%, AMO=38.9%, IM=57.6%, PI=72.5%

CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 5327 Hutchinson Rd., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 625-1211, cneschools.org GS=9–12, E=415, PM=4.1%, AR=93%, PPS=$8,490, READ=92.3%, MATH=91.5%, ACT=20, SAT=1513, GR=85.7%, AMO=88.9%, IM=64.7%, PI=78.1% DEER PARK COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

4131 Matson Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 891-0222, deerparkcityschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,225, PM=21.4%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$9,550, 3READ=91%, 3MATH=62.9%, READ=98.9%, MATH=95.7%, ACT=23, SAT=1738, GR=87.1%, AMO=48.5%, IM=81.8%, PI=75.1%

DEER PARK JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 2601 Westwood Northern Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 363-1140, westsidemontessorihs.cpsk12.org GS=7–12, E=413, PM=77%, AR=96.3%, PPS=$11,039, READ=97.5%, MATH=92.5%, ACT=17, SAT=1520, GR=85%, AMO=60%, IM=42.9%, PI=69.6%

HUGHES STEM HIGH SCHOOL 2515 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 363-7400, hughesstem.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=937, PM=95.6%, AR=93.7%, PPS=$11,039, READ=76.4%, MATH=72.3%, ACT=16, SAT=1430, GR=76.1%, AMO=25%, IM=0%, PI=59.9%

OYLER SCHOOL 2121 Hatmaker St., Cincinnati, OH 45204, (513) 363-4100, oyler.cps-k12.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=652, PM=49.7%, AR=94.4%, PPS=$11,039, 3READ=78.9%, 3MATH=73.7%, READ=78.3%, MATH=72.9%, ACT=17, GR=48.7%, AMO=10.5%, IM=3.4%, PI=57.7%

RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY 3555 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 363-3400, rivervieweast.cps-k12.org GS=K–12, E=562, PM=53.8%, AR=96.2%, PPS=$11,039, 3READ=70.4%, 3MATH=48.1%, READ=88.9%, MATH=81.1%, ACT=16, SAT=1165, GR=58.3%, AMO=7.6%, IM=13.8%, PI=61.7%

SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS 108 W. Central Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 363-8000, scpa.cps-k12.org GS=K–12, E=1,421, PM=61.7%, AR=98.6%, PPS=$11,039, 3READ=77.7%, 3MATH=72.1%, READ=99.1%, MATH=98.2%, ACT=22, SAT=1631, GR=94%, AMO=72.2%, IM=70%, PI=76.5%

SHRODER PAIDEIA HIGH SCHOOL 5030 Duck Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 363-6900, shroder.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=653, PM=95.9%, AR=98.1%, PPS=$11,039, READ=91.2%, MATH=85.9%, ACT=17, SAT=1320, GR=76.4%, AMO=11.1%, IM=20%, PI=62.6%

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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=724, PM=98.5%, AR=95.8%, PPS=$11,039, R E A D = 74 . 2 % , M AT H = 6 4 . 5 % , AC T = 1 6 , SAT=1305, GR=66.2%, AMO=0%, IM=0%, PI=47.4%

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL 425 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45203, (513) 363-2060, vhs.cps-k12.oh.us GS=Grade 9–age 22, E=404, PM=78.4%, AR=67.6%, PPS=$11,039, R E A D = 7 5 .7 % , M AT H = 6 3 .9 % , AC T = 2 0 , GR=14.4%, AMO=2.4%, IM=5.3%, PI=60.7%

WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3250 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45207, (513) 363-8400, whhs.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=2,624, PM=43.1%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$11,039, READ=100%, MATH=100%, ACT=27, SAT=1789, GR=96.6%, AMO=100%, IM=95%, PI=92.3%

WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2144 Ferguson Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 3 63 - 8 9 0 0, u h s -w h .c p s - k 1 2 .o rg GS=7–12, E=1,114, PM=88%, AR=92.8%, PPS=$11,039, READ=85.5%, MATH=79.2%, ACT=16, SAT=1240, GR=57%, AMO=3.2%, IM=9.5%, PI=52.4%

WITHROW UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2488 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 3 63 - 92 0 0, w i t h row.c p s - k 1 2 .o rg GS=7–12, E=1,261, PM=97.2%, AR=96.7%, PPS=$11,039, READ=90.4%, MATH=89.3%, ACT=16, SAT=1318, GR=81.7%, AMO=25%, IM=19%, PI=60.1%

WOODWARD CAREER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 7005 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237, (513) 3639300, woodwardcareertech.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=965, PM=98%, AR=89.8%, PPS=$11,039, R E A D = 7 5 . 8 % , M AT H = 6 9.7 % , AC T = 1 4 , GR=55.9%, AMO=0.4%, IM=0%, PI=50.7% END OF CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

8351 Plainfield Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 891-0010, deerparkcityschools.org GS=7–12, E=558, PM=21.1%, AR=94.1%, PPS=$9,550, R E A D = 9 8 .9 % , M AT H = 9 5 .7 % , AC T = 2 3 , SAT=1738, GR=87.1%, AMO=55.6%, IM=77.3%, PI=71.4% EASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

11479 U.S. 62, Winchester, OH 45697, (937) 6951399, eb.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=1,275, PM=3.8%, AR=95.3%, PPS=$8,867, 3READ=86.2%, 3MATH=77.7%, READ=95.7%, MATH=93.5%, ACT=21, GR=94.2%, AMO=66.7%, IM=58.8%, PI=73.2%

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 11557 U.S. 62, Winchester, OH 45697, (937) 6959913, eb.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=342, PM=3.2%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$8,867, READ=95.7 %, MATH=93.5%, ACT=21, GR=94.2%, AMO=100%, IM=52.9%, PI=73.6% EDGEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

3440 Busenbark Rd., Trenton, OH 45067, (513) 8634692, www.edgewoodschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,292, PM=5.7%, AR=94.7%, PPS=$8,213, 3READ=92.7%, 3MATH=72.1%, READ=93.5%, MATH=92%, ACT=21, SAT=1555, GR=91.6%, AMO=73.3%, IM=71.9%, PI=76.5%

EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 3045 Busenbark Rd., Trenton, OH 45067, (513) 867-6300, www.edgewoodschools.com GS=9– 12, E=877, PM=3.1%, AR=94.2%, PPS=$8,213, READ=93.5%, MATH=92%, ACT=21, SAT=1555, GR=91.6%, AMO=83.3%, IM=62.5%, PI=77.1% FAIRFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

4641 Bach Ln., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 8296300, fairfieldcityschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=9,080, PM=33.6%, AR=95.9%, PPS=$7,332, 3READ=84.6%, 3MATH=69.4%, READ=96.2%, MATH=94.4%, ACT=22, SAT=1477, GR=93.3%, AMO=63%, IM=93.9%, PI=77.6%

FAIRFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 8800 Holden Blvd., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 942-2999, hs.fairfieldcityschools.com GS=10–12,

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=West

=North

E=1,817, PM=31.9%, AR=94.7%, PPS=$7,332, R E A D = 9 6 . 2 % , M AT H = 9 4 .4% , AC T = 2 2 , SAT=1477, GR=93.3%, AMO=80.5%, IM=92.3%, PI=85.6% FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

551 S. Apple St., Fayetteville, OH 45118, (513) 8752423, fp.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=858, PM=3.5%, AR=95.2%, PPS=$8,234, 3READ=93.4%, 3MATH=75.4%, READ=89.1%, MATH=87.5%, ACT=22, SAT=1460, GR=92.2%, AMO=83.3%, IM=50%, PI=74.5%

FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY HIGH SCHOOL 501 S. Apple St., Fayetteville, OH 45118, (513) 8753520, fp.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=253, PM=3.3%, A R = 9 4.4% , P PS = $ 8, 2 3 4, R E A D = 89.1 % , MATH=87.5%, ACT=22, SAT=1460, GR=92.2%, AMO=100%, IM=53.3%, PI=75.4% FELICITY-FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. Box 619, Felicity, OH 45120, (513) 362-5348, felicityschools.org GS=K–12, E=871, PM=4.2%, AR=93.8%, PPS=$8,595, 3READ=84.1%, 3MATH=92.8%, READ=80.8%, MATH=85.9%, ACT=20, GR=86.3%, AMO=58.3%, IM=27.3%, PI=73.8%

FELICITY-FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL P.O. Box 619, Felicity, OH 45120, (513) 876-2111, felicityschools.org GS=9–12, E=244, PM=2.9%, AR=91.6%, PPS=$8,595, READ=80.8%, M AT H = 8 5 . 9 % , A C T = 2 0 , G R = 8 6 . 3 % , AMO=66.7%, IM=5.9%, PI=69% FINNEYTOWN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

8916 Fontainebleau Ter., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 728-3700, finneytown.org GS=K–12, E=1,402, PM=57.7%, AR=96.5%, PPS=$10,527, 3READ=69.2%, 3MATH=55.6%, READ=90.4%, MATH=91.3%, ACT=23, SAT=1584, GR=91%, AMO=66.7%, IM=66.7%, PI=75.1%

FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY CAMPUS 8916 Fontainebleau Ter., Cincinnati, OH 45231, ( 5 1 3 ) 9 3 1 - 07 1 2 , f i n n ey tow n .o rg GS=7–12, E=649, PM=55.9%, AR=96.6%, PPS=$10,527, R E A D = 9 0 . 4% , M AT H = 9 1 . 3 % , AC T = 2 3 , SAT=1584, GR=91%, AMO=53.3%, IM=72.7%, PI=75.6%

FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS

150 E. Sixth St., Franklin, OH 45005, (937) 7461699, franklincityschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,769, PM=5.7%, AR=95%, PPS=$8,510, 3READ=78.4%, 3MATH=73.4%, READ=95.1%, MATH=89.7%, ACT=22, SAT=1380, GR=89.3%, AMO=65%, IM=84.8%, PI=77.5%

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 750 E. Fourth St., Franklin, OH 45005, (937) 7438610, franklincityschools.com GS=9–12, E=805, PM=5%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$8,510, READ=95%, MATH=89.6%, ACT=22, SAT=1380, GR=89.3%, AMO=80.6%, IM=88.2%, PI=84.4% GEORGETOWN EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1043 Mt. Orab Pk., Georgetown, OH 45121, (937) 378-3565, gtown.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=947, PM=4.2%, AR=94.4%, PPS=$8,124, 3READ=79.7%, 3MATH=53.2%, READ=88.5%, MATH=87.2%, ACT=21, GR=98.7%, AMO=41.7%, IM=45.5%, PI=72.4%

GEORGETOWN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 987 Mt. Orab Pk., Georgetown, OH 45121, (937) 3786730, gtown.k12.oh.us GS=7–12, E=414, PM=3.9%, AR=93.5%, PPS=$8,124, READ=88.5%, MATH=87.2%, ACT=21, GR=98.7%, AMO=75%, IM=63.6%, PI=77.2% GOSHEN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6694 Goshen Rd., Goshen, OH 45122, (513) 7222222, goshenlocalschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,654, PM=7.2%, AR=95.1%, PPS=$8,247, 3READ=82.7%, 3MATH=79.7%, READ=97.2%, MATH=98.9%, ACT=21, SAT=1462, GR=97.6%, AMO=88.9%, IM=97%, PI=80.8%

GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL 6707 Goshen Rd., Goshen, OH 45122, (513) 722-2227, goshenlocalschools.org GS=9–12, E=665, PM=5.8%, AR=95.5%, PPS=$8,247, R E A D = 9 7. 2 % , M AT H = 9 8 .9 % , AC T = 2 1 , SAT=1462, GR=97.6%, AMO=91.7%, IM=100%, PI=83.2% GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES

3254 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 771-8840, greatoaks.com GS=11–12 (and adults), E=2,586, PM=23.9%, AR=90.9%, READ=97.2%, MATH=96.2%, GR=97.1%

FOREST HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

7550 Forest Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 2 3 1 -3 6 0 0, fo r e s t h i l l s .e d u GS = Pr e - K–1 2 , E=7,135, PM=10.7%, AR=96.6%, PPS=$9,227, 3READ=92.8%, 3MATH=84.7%, READ=98.7%, MATH=97.7%, ACT=25, SAT=1667, GR=95.3%, AMO=73.1%, IM=96.9%, PI=84.2%

ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL 7560 Forest Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 232-2772, foresthills.edu/anderson GS=9–12, E=1,126, PM=11.4%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$9,227, R E A D = 9 7. 5 % , M AT H = 9 6 .7 % , AC T = 2 5 , SAT=1627, GR=93.2%, AMO=100%, IM=93.8%, PI=86.7%

TURPIN HIGH SCHOOL 2650 Bartels Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244, (513) 232-7770, foresthills.edu/turpin GS=9–12, E=1,174, PM=7.7%, AR=96.4%, PPS=$9,227, READ=99.7%, MATH=98.6%, ACT=26, SAT=1701, GR=97.5%, AMO=100%, IM=93.8%, PI=90.5%

DIAMOND OAKS CAREER DEVELOPMENT CAMPUS 6375 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-1300, greatoaks.com GS=11–12 (and adults), E=611, PM=35.3%, AR=90.6%

LAUREL OAKS CAREER DEVELOPMENT CAMPUS 300 Oak Dr., Wilmington, OH 45177, (937) 382-1411, greatoaks.com GS=11–12 (and adults), E=504, PM=5%, AR=90%

LIVE OAKS CAREER DEVELOPMENT CAMPUS 5956 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH 45150, (513) 575-1900, greatoaks.com GS=11–12 (and adults), E=665, PM=6%, AR=91.7%

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771-8810, greatoaks.com GS=11–12 (and adults), E=806, PM=40.9%, AR=91.3% HAMILTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. Box 627, Hamilton, OH 45012, (513) 8875000, hamiltoncityschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=9,930, PM=29.7%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$7,799, 3READ=76.4%, 3MATH=58.2%, READ=91.4%, MATH=91%, ACT=21, SAT=1612, GR=80%, AMO=20.6%, IM=33.3%, PI=68.8%

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL 1165 Eaton Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 868-7700, hamiltoncityschools.com GS=10–12, E=1,823, PM=27.2%, AR=93.2%, PPS=$7,799, READ=91.6%, MATH=91.2%, ACT=21, SAT=1612, GR=81.3%, AMO=57.2%, IM=53.8%, PI=79.6%

INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

6855 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 272-4500, indianhillschools.org GS=K–12, E=1,818, PM=18.3%, AR=96.4%, PPS=$17,160, 3READ=95.9%, 3MATH=97.2%, READ=98.1%, MATH=98.1%, ACT=27, SAT=1781, GR=96.8%, AMO=80.5%, IM=96.9%, PI=90%

INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL 6865 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 272-4550, indianhillschools.org GS=9–12, E=571, PM=16.2%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$17,160, READ=98.1%, MATH=98.1%, ACT=27, SAT=1781, GR=96.8%, AMO=100%, IM=93.8%, PI=90.9%

KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1797 King Ave., Kings Mills, OH 45034, (513) 3 9 8 - 8 0 5 0, k i n g s lo ca l . n et GS = Pre - K–1 2 , E=3,992, PM=12.7%, AR=95.8%, PPS=$9,216, 3READ=95.6%, 3MATH=85.5%, READ=94.8%, MATH=94.8%, ACT=24, SAT=1739, GR=95.3%, AMO=81.7%, IM=96.9%, PI=82.1%

KINGS HIGH SCHOOL 5500 Columbia Rd., Kings Mills, OH 45034, (513) 398-8050, kingslocal.net GS=9–12, E=1,079, PM=11.2%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$9,216, R E A D = 9 4 . 8 % , M AT H = 9 4 . 8 % , ACT = 2 4 , SAT=1739, GR=95.3%, AMO=83.2%, IM=93.8%, PI=85.6% LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

5572 Princeton Rd., Liberty Township, OH 45011, (513) 874-5505, lakotaonline.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=15,046, PM=27.4%, AR=97.7%, PPS=$9,111, 3READ=90.4%, 3MATH=84.7%, READ=97.3%, MATH=95.7%, ACT=24, SAT=1707, GR=93.5%, AMO=73.1%, IM=97%, PI=81.8%

LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL 6840 Lakota Ln., Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 755-7211, lakotaonline.com GS=9–12, E=2,309, PM=22.2%, AR=95.6%, PPS=$9,111, R E A D = 9 7. 4% , M AT H = 9 5 . 8 % , AC T = 2 4 , SAT=1729, GR=93.3%, AMO=81.7%, IM=94.1%, PI=86.8%

LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL 8940 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 874-5699, lakotaonline.com GS=9–12, E=2,059, PM=28%, AR=96%, PPS=$9,111, READ=97.5%, MATH=96%, ACT=24, SAT=1687, GR=93.8%, AMO=78.6%, IM=94.1%, PI=86.7%

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700 Holbrook Ave., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 934-5770, lebanonschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,381, PM=12.4%, AR=95.8%, PPS=$7,190, 3READ=87.3%, 3MATH=74.3%, READ=95.9%, MATH=94.5%, ACT=24, SAT=1631, GR=97.1%, AMO=81.5%, IM=93.9%, PI=80.9%

LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL 1916 Drake Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 934-5100, lebanonschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,551, PM=9.8%, AR=95.8%, PPS=$7,190, READ=95.9%, MATH=94.5%, ACT=24, SAT=1631, GR=97.1%, AMO=86%, IM=94.1%, PI=86.1% LITTLE MIAMI SCHOOLS

7247 Zoar Rd., Maineville, OH 45039, (513) 8992264, littlemiamischools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,955, PM=8.6%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$8,048, 3READ=88%, 3MATH=82.6%, READ=98.5%, MATH=95.6%, ACT=24, SAT=1668, GR=97.7%, AMO=75.7%, IM=90.9%, PI=78.1%

LITTLE MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL 3001 E. U.S. 22-3, Morrow, OH 45152, (513) 899-3781, littlemiamischools.com GS=9–12, E=955, PM=7.6%, AR=95.1%, PPS=$8,048, R E A D = 9 8 . 5 % , M AT H = 9 5 .6 % , ACT = 24, SAT=1668, GR=97.7%, AMO=83.3%, IM=82.4%, PI=82.3% LOCKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

210 N. Cooper Ave., Lockland, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, locklandschools.org GS=K–12, E=545, PM=58.8%, AR=93.3%, PPS=$9,655,

3READ=45.2%, 3MATH=21.4%, READ=91.1%, MATH=82.2%, ACT=19, SAT=1080, GR=67.2%, AMO=0%, IM=12.9%, PI=53.8%

LOCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL 249 W. Forrer Ave., Lockland, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, locklandschools.org GS=9–12,

MADEIRA HIGH SCHOOL 7465 Loannes Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 891-8222, madeiracityschools.org GS=9–12, E=415, PM=7.5%, AR=95.9%, PPS=$10,173, R E A D = 1 0 0 % , M AT H = 9 9. 1 % , AC T = 2 6 , SAT=1740, GR=98.2%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=93.6%

E=163, PM=58.2%, AR=92.8%, PPS=$9,655, R E A D = 9 0 .7 % , M AT H = 8 1 . 4% , AC T = 1 9, SAT=1080, GR=72.7%, AMO=33.3%, IM=26.7%, PI=67.6% LOVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

757 S. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 683-5600, lovelandschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,534, PM=8.4%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$8,523, 3READ=94.9%, 3MATH=90.7%, READ=96.9%, MATH=96.3%, ACT=24, SAT=1634, GR=93.1%, AMO=71%, IM=97%, PI=72.8%

LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 683-1920, lovelandschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,401, PM=6.4%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$8,523, READ=96.9%, MATH=96.3%, ACT=24, SAT=1634, GR=93.1%, AMO=83.3%, IM=94.1%, PI=83.8% MADEIRA CITY SCHOOLS

7465 Loannes Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 985-6070, madeiracityschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,465, PM=10.1%, AR=96.3%, PPS=$10,173, 3READ=99.1%, 3MATH=96.2%, READ=100%, MATH=99.1%, ACT=26, SAT=1740, GR=98.2%, AMO=100%, IM=96.9%, PI=89.3%

MADISON LOCAL SCHOOLS

1324 Middletown Eaton Rd., Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 420-4750, madisonmohawks.org GS=PreK–12, E=1,528, PM=2.9%, AR=95.1%, PPS=$7,917, 3READ=77.8%, 3MATH=70.9%, READ=96.7%, MATH=96.7%, ACT=22, SAT=1587, GR=89%, AMO=83.3%, IM=81.8%, PI=78%

MADISON HIGH SCHOOL 5797 W. Alexandria Rd., Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 420-4760, madisonmohawks.org GS=7–12, E=415, PM=2.5%, AR=95%, PPS=$7,917, READ=96.7%, MATH=96.7%, ACT=22, SAT=1587, GR=89%, AMO=100%, IM=88.2%, PI=85% MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOLS

2 Warrior Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 272-7500, mariemontschools.org GS=K–12, E=1,666, PM=8.4%, AR=95.3%, PPS=$10,985, 3READ=97.6%, 3MATH=83.9%, READ=100%, MATH=97.6%, ACT=27, SAT=1794, GR=96.8%, AMO=85%, IM=93.8%, PI=86.6%

MARIEMONT HIGH SCHOOL 1 Warrior Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 272-7600, mariemontschools.org GS=9–12, E=488, PM=6.7%, AR=93.5%, PPS=$10,985, READ=100%,

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211 N. East St., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 3980474, masonohioschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=10,300, PM=31.6%, AR=97.1%, PPS=$9,121, 3READ=94.9%, 3MATH=92.4%, READ=99.1%, MATH=98.9%, ACT=26, SAT=1775, GR=97%, AMO=82.6%, IM=97%, PI=83.5%

WILLIAM MASON HIGH SCHOOL 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 398-5025, masoncomets.org GS=9–12, E=3,430, PM=26.1%, AR=97.1%, PPS=$9,121, READ=99.1%, MATH=98.9%, ACT=26, SAT=1775, GR=97%, AMO=100%, IM=94.1%, PI=90.1% MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOLS

1 Donham Plaza, 4th Floor, Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 423-0781, middletowncityschools. com GS=Pre-K–12, E=6,061, PM=37.1%, AR=93.9%, PPS=$8,876, 3READ=69.7%, 3MATH=50%, READ=90.1%, MATH=82.7%, ACT=20, SAT=1537, GR=85.6%, AMO=24.2%, IM=9.1%, PI=63.8%

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL 601 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 420-4500, middletowncityschools.com GS=9–12, E=1,385, PM=37.9%, AR=92.6%, PPS=$8,876, READ=90.1%, MATH=82.7%, ACT=20, SAT=1537, GR=85.8%, AMO=80.5%, IM=17.6%, PI=69.8%

MILFORD LOCAL SCHOOLS

777 Garfield Ave., Milford, OH 45150, (513) 831-1314, milfordschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=6,212, PM=9.2%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$8,362, 3READ=93.7%, 3MATH=81.3%, READ=97.9%, MATH=96.6%, ACT=24, SAT=1604, GR=95.5%, AMO=76.9%, IM=96.9%, PI=83.4%

MILFORD SR. HIGH SCHOOL 1 Eagles Way, Milford, OH 45150, (513) 831-2990, milfordschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,782, PM=7.6%, AR=94.3%, PPS=$8,362, READ=97.9%, MATH=96.6%, ACT=24, SAT=1604, GR=95.5%, AMO=75%, IM=87.5%, PI=83.5% MONROE LOCAL SCHOOLS

500 Yankee Rd., Monroe, OH 45050, (513) 5392536, monroelocalschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,451, PM=15.5%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$6,936, 3READ=87.3%, 3MATH=81.2%, READ=97.4%, MATH=96.8%, ACT=22, SAT=1510, GR=95.9%, AMO=79.2%, IM=97%, PI=79.7%

MONROE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 220 Yankee Rd., Monroe, OH 45050, (513) 539-8471, monroelocalschools.com GS=7–12, E=929, PM=12.8%, AR=95.1%, PPS=$6,936, R E A D = 9 7.4% , M AT H = 9 6 . 8 % , AC T = 2 2 , SAT=1510, GR=95.9%, AMO=83.3%, IM=95.5%, PI=80.2% MT. HEALTHY CITY SCHOOLS

7615 Harrison Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231, (513) 729-0077, mthcs.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,215, P M = 8 2 .9 % , A R = 9 3 .7 % , P P S = $ 8 , 4 8 7,

3READ=65%, 3MATH=39.7%, READ=88.2%, MATH=85.9%, ACT=17, SAT=1384, GR=86.5%, AMO=20.6%, IM=9.1%, PI=60.7%

MT. HEALTHY HIGH SCHOOL 8101 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231, ( 5 1 3 ) 7 2 9 - 0 1 3 0, j rs r. m t h cs .o rg GS=7–12, E=775, PM=84.5%, AR=92%, PPS=$8,487, R E A D = 8 8 . 2 % , M AT H = 8 5 .9 % , AC T = 1 7, SAT=1384, GR=86.5%, AMO=70.6%, IM=17.6%, PI=68.4% NEW MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

600 Seven Mile Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 863-0833, new-miami.k12.oh.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=696, PM=12.4%, AR=93.8%, PPS=$10,334, 3READ=60.4%, 3MATH=53.2%, READ=77.6%, M AT H = 8 4 . 5 % , A C T = 1 8 , G R = 8 0 . 7 % , AMO=33.3%, IM=12.9%, PI=63.8%

NEW MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL 600 Seven Mile Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 863-4917, new-miami.k12.oh.us GS=6–12, E=155, PM=4.5%, AR=91.8%, PPS=$10,334, R E A D = 7 7. 6 % , M AT H = 8 4 . 5 % , AC T = 1 8 , GR=80.7%, AMO=100%, IM=14.3%, PI=72.2% NEW RICHMOND EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

212 Market St., 3rd Floor, New Richmond, OH 45157, (513) 553-2616, nrschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,349, PM=5.8%, AR=95%, PPS=$9,671, 3READ=88.6%, 3MATH=77.5%, READ=96.5%, MATH=97.1%, ACT=22, SAT=1596, GR=91.8%, AMO=78.3%, IM=96.9%, PI=77.2%

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Rd., New Richmond, OH 45157, (513) 553-3191, nrschools.org GS=9–12, E=621, PM=5.9%, AR=94.9%, PPS=$9,671, R E A D = 9 6 . 5 % , M AT H = 9 7.1 % , AC T = 2 2 , SAT=1596, GR=91.8%, AMO=83.3%, IM=93.8%, PI=81.5% NORTH COLLEGE HILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

1731 Goodman Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 931-8181, nchcityschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,586, PM=87.3%, AR=94.5%, PPS=$6,892, 3READ=60.5%, 3MATH=41.1%, READ=95.1%, MATH=96.1%, ACT=19, SAT=1410, GR=78.3%, AMO=18.5%, IM=21.2%, PI=59%

NORTH COLLEGE HILL HIGH SCHOOL 1620 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 728-4783, nchcityschools.org GS=9–12, E=378, PM=87.6%, AR=95.4%, PPS=$6,892, READ=95.1%, MATH=96.1%, ACT=19, SAT=1410, GR=78.3%, AMO=85.1%, IM=41.2%, PI=71.6% NORTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3240 Banning Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 923-1000, nwlsd.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,292, P M = 4 1 . 8 % , A R = 9 3 .9 % , P P S = $ 8 , 5 5 2 , 3READ=76.4%, 3MATH=54.5%, READ=96.6%, MATH=92.9%, ACT=20, SAT=1540, GR=88%, AMO=33.7%, IM=42.4%, PI=70%

COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL 8801 Cheviot Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 3856424, nwlsd.org GS=9–12, E=1,552, PM=30.2%,

AR=92.6%, PPS=$8,552, READ=96.7%, MATH=93.3%, ACT=20, SAT=1527, GR=89.1%, AMO=80.6%, IM=76.5%, PI=78.5%

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL 10761 Pippin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 8517300, nwlsd.org GS=9–12, E=784, PM=50.5%, AR=91.4%, PPS=$8,552, READ=96.5%, MATH=92.1%, ACT=20, SAT=1573, GR=86.1%, AMO=83%, IM=52.9%, PI=75.1% NORWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2132 Williams Ave., Norwood, OH 45212, (513) 924-2500, norwoodschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,992, PM=27.4%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$11,073, 3READ=84.6%, 3MATH=75.5%, READ=92.4%, MATH=90.1%, ACT=21, SAT=1503, GR=89%, AMO=70.8%, IM=72.7%, PI=75%

NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2020 Sherman Ave., Norwood, OH 45212, (513) 924-2800, norwoodschools.org GS=9–12, E=548, PM=25.7%, AR=93.6%, PPS=$11,073, R E A D = 9 2 . 4% , M AT H = 9 0 . 1 % , AC T = 2 1 , SAT=1503, GR=89%, AMO=100%, IM=70.6%, PI=75.5% OAK HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

6325 Rapid Run Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45233, (513) 574-3200, ohlsd.us GS=K–12, E=7,510, PM=8.8%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$8,274, 3READ=92.8%, 3MATH=80.1%, READ=96.1%, MATH=93.9%, ACT=23, SAT=1654, GR=94.5%, AMO=87.5%, IM=88.2%, PI=80.9%

OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3200 Ebenezer Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 574-1205, ohlsd.us GS=9–12, E=2,369, PM=7.7%, AR=93.5%, PPS=$8,274, READ=96.1%, MATH=93.9%, ACT=23, SAT=1654, GR=94.5%, AMO=83.3%, IM=72.2%, PI=81.8% PRINCETON CITY SCHOOLS

3900 Cottingham Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 864-1000, princeton.k12.oh.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,440, PM=71.6%, AR=95.3%, PPS=$10,602, 3READ=74.8%, 3MATH=66.1%, READ=88.4%, MATH=84.3%, ACT=20, SAT=1463, GR=86%, AMO=47.6%, IM=63.6%, PI=74.4%

PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL 100 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 864-1591, princeton.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=1,418, PM=69.6%, AR=93.9%, PPS=$10,602, READ=88.4%, MATH=84.3%, ACT=20, SAT=1463, GR=86%, AMO=56.1%, IM=58.8%, PI=77.7% READING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

1301 Bonnell Ave., Reading, OH 45215, (513) 554-1800, readingschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,625, PM=15.9%, AR=94.4%, PPS=$8,099, 3READ=92%, 3MATH=78.2%, READ=95.2%, MATH=96.2%, ACT=22, SAT=1300, GR=86%, AMO=55.6%, IM=81.8%, PI=75.6%

READING HIGH SCHOOL 810 E. Columbia Ave., Reading, OH 45215, (513) 733-4422, readingschools.org GS=9–12, E=407, PM=14.4%, AR=92.7%, PPS=$8,099, R E A D = 9 5 . 2 % , M AT H = 9 6. 2 % , ACT = 2 2 ,

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P.O. Box 85, Ripley, OH 45167, (937) 392-4396, ripley.k12.oh.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=933, PM=8.5%, AR=94.4%, PPS=$8,268, 3READ=76.6%, 3MATH=58.7%, READ=92.5%, MATH=92.5%, ACT=19, GR=87.7%, AMO=58.3%, IM=69.7%, PI=75.5%

RIPLEY UNION LEWIS HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 1317 S. Second St., Ripley, OH 45167, (937) 3924384, ripley.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=289, PM=8.9%, AR=93.3%, PPS=$8,268, READ=92.5%, MATH=92.5%, ACT=19, GR=87.7%, AMO=100%, IM=87.5%, PI=81.5% ROSS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3371 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 863-1253, rossrams.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,512, PM=2.7%, AR=96.2%, PPS=$8,687, 3READ=90.1%, 3MATH=82%, READ=99.5%, MATH=98.6%, ACT=22, SAT=1655, GR=98.7%, AMO=83.3%, IM=97%, PI=83.2%

ROSS HIGH SCHOOL 3601 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 863-1252, rossrams.com GS=9–12, E=701, PM=2.5%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$8,687, R E A D = 9 9. 5 % , M AT H = 9 8 .6 % , ACT = 2 2 , SAT=1655, GR=98.7%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=90.8%

SOUTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

230 S. Elm St., Harrison, OH 45030, (513) 3674139, southwestschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,370, PM=6.3%, AR=95%, PPS=$8,146, 3READ=92.8%, 3MATH=69.7%, READ=95%, MATH=95.4%, ACT=22, SAT=1627, GR=89.9%, AMO=36.1%, IM=57.6%, PI=72.4%

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL 9860 West Rd., Harrison, OH 45030, (513) 367-4169, southwestschools.org GS=9–12, E=943, PM=4.3%, AR=93.9%, PPS=$8,146, READ=95%, MATH=95.4%, ACT=22, SAT=1627, GR=89.9%, AMO=75%, IM=76.5%, PI=81.5% SPRINGBORO COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

1685 S. Main St., Springboro, OH 45066, (937) 74 8 -3 9 6 0, s p r i n g b o ro.o rg GS = Pre - K–1 2 , E=5,683, PM=9.1%, AR=96.9%, PPS=$7,376, 3READ=95.5%, 3MATH=87.3%, READ=97.2%, MATH=96.7%, ACT=25, SAT=1698, GR=98.4%, AMO=81.7%, IM=97%, PI=81%

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL 1675 S. Main St., Springboro, OH 45066, (937) 7483950, springboro.org GS=9–12, E=1,673, PM=8.2%, A R = 97.4% , P PS = $7, 376, R E A D = 97. 2 % , MATH=96.7%, ACT=25, SAT=1698, GR=98.4%, AMO=82.8%, IM=94.1%, PI=87.8% ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

105 Washington Ave., St. Bernard, OH 45217, (513) 482-7121, sbepschools.org GS=Pre-K–12,

E=1,015, PM=45.4%, AR=93.9%, PPS=$9,704, 3READ=81.2%, 3MATH=48.2%, READ=95.5%, M AT H = 9 2 . 4 % , A C T = 2 1 , G R = 8 8 . 5 % , AMO=44.4%, IM=31.3%, PI=68.5%

ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE HIGH SCHOOL 4615 Tower Ave., St. Bernard, OH 45217, (513) 482-7100, sbepschools.org GS=7–12, E=428, P M = 4 9. 6 % , A R = 9 3 . 1 % , P P S = $ 9,7 0 4 , R E A D = 9 5 . 5 % , M AT H = 9 2 . 4% , AC T = 2 1 , GR=88.5%, AMO=40%, IM=23.8%, PI=66.2% SYCAMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

5959 Hagewa Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242, (513) 686-1700, sycamoreschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,122, PM=33.3%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$12,466, 3READ=93.7%, 3MATH=84.3%, READ=98.5%, MATH=97.7%, ACT=26, SAT=1741, GR=94.2%, AMO=73.3%, IM=97%, PI=79.9%

SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL 7400 Cornell Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 686-1770, sycamoreschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,570, PM=29%, AR=94.5%, PPS=$12,466, R E A D = 9 8 . 5 % , M AT H = 9 7.7 % , AC T = 2 6 , SAT=1741, GR=94.2%, AMO=83.3%, IM=100%, PI=88.6% TALAWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT

131 W. Chestnut St., Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 2 7 3 -3 3 3 3 , t a lawa n d a . n et GS = Pr e - K–1 2 , E=2,826, PM=9%, AR=95.4%, PPS=$10,643, 3READ=91.9%, 3MATH=73.3%, READ=95.9%, MATH=94.2%, ACT=22, SAT=1763, GR=97.3%, AMO=85.7%, IM=90.9%, PI=78.8%

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TALAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL 5301 University Park Blvd., Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 273-3200, talawanda.net GS=9–12, E=833, PM=7.2%, AR=95%, PPS=$10,643, READ=95.9%, MATH=94.2%, ACT=22, S AT = 1 7 6 3 , G R = 9 7. 3 % , A M O = 1 0 0 % , IM=82.4%, PI=84.4% THREE RIVERS LOCAL SCHOOLS

Mercy provides a personalized, Montessori education for students in preschool-8th grade.

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401 N. Miami Ave., Cleves, OH 45002, (513) 941-6400, threeriversschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,883, PM=6.1%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$9,163, 3READ=90.4%, 3MATH=67.1%, READ=92.4%, MATH=91.7%, ACT=22, SAT=1530, GR=94%, AMO=73.3%, IM=69.7%, PI=73.4%

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL 56 Cooper Rd., Cleves, OH 45002, (513) 467-3200, threeriversschools.org GS=9–12, E=784, PM=5.1%, AR=94.1%, PPS=$9,163, READ=92.4%, MATH=91.7 %, ACT=22, SAT=1530, GR=94%, AMO=66.7%, IM=63.6%, PI=72.5% WAYNE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

659 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, OH 45068, (513) 897-6971, wayne-local.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,429, PM=5.7%, AR=96.3%, PPS=$7,681, 3READ=98%, 3MATH=74.5%, READ=98.3%, MATH=94.2%, ACT=23, SAT=1718, GR=95.5%, AMO=83.3%, IM=100%, PI=84.4%

WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 735 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, OH 45068, (513) 897-2776, wayne-local.com GS=9–12, E=474, PM=2.8%, AR=96.2%, PPS=$7,681, READ=98.3%, MATH=94.2%, ACT=23, SAT=1718, GR=95.5%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=89.4% WEST CLERMONT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4350 Aicholtz Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 943-5000, westcler.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=7,489, PM=8.1%, AR=95.2%, PPS=$6,985, 3READ=85.1%, 3MATH=66.7%, READ=95.5%, MATH=93.3%, ACT=22, SAT=1651, GR=92.2%, AMO=55.6%, IM=66.7%, PI=74.9%

AMELIA HIGH SCHOOL 1351 Clough Pk., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 947-7400, westcler.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=1,045, PM=5%, AR=95.6%, PPS=$6,985, R E A D = 9 5 % , M AT H = 9 3 . 2 % , AC T = 2 2 , SAT = 1 7 3 8 , G R = 9 2 .7 % , A M O = 7 3 . 3 % , IM=52.9%, PI=75.7%

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4342 Glen Este Withamsville Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 947-7600, westcler.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=1,092, PM=7.2%, AR=95%, PPS=$6,985, READ=96%, MATH=93.7%, ACT=22, SAT=1568, GR=92.3%, AMO=77.5%, IM=64.7%, PI=77% WESTERN BROWN LOCAL SCHOOLS

524 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154, (937) 444-2044, wb.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=3,039, P M = 2 . 4% , A R = 9 6 . 2 % , P P S = $ 7, 1 6 6 , 3READ=75.4%, 3MATH=60.1%, READ=95.9%, M AT H = 9 3 . 5 % , AC T = 2 0 , G R = 8 4 . 6 % , AMO=22.2%, IM=53.1%, PI=73.5%

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WESTERN BROWN HIGH SCHOOL 476 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154, (937) 4442544, wb.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=780, PM=1.3%, AR=95.9%, PPS=$7,166, READ=95.9%, M AT H = 9 3 . 5 % , AC T = 2 0 , G R = 8 4 . 6 % , AMO=88.9%, IM=68.8%, PI=81.3%

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549A W. Main St., Williamsburg, OH 45176, (513) 724-3077, burgschools.org GS=K–12, E=962, PM=4.4%, AR=94.4%, PPS=$7,004, 3READ=88.3%, 3MATH=70%, READ=95.1%, MATH=96.3%, ACT=21, SAT=1330, GR=93.9%, AMO=83.3%, IM=84.8%, PI=78.1%

WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL 500 S. Fifth St., Williamsburg, OH 45176, (513) 724-2211, burgschools.org GS=9–12, E=523, PM=3.4%, AR=94%, PPS=$7,004, R E A D = 9 5 .1 % , M AT H = 9 6. 3 % , ACT =2 1 , SAT=1330, GR=93.9%, AMO=75%, IM=80%, PI=76.6% WINTON WOODS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

1215 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240, (513) 619-2300, wintonwoods.org GS=PreK–12, E=3,431, PM=86.8%, AR=94.2%, PPS=$9,654, 3READ=73.4%, 3MATH=44.6%, READ=86.9%, MATH=82.4%, ACT=19, SAT=1473, GR=82.6%, AMO=35%, IM=18.2%, PI=63.7%

WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL 1231 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240, (513) 619-2420, wintonwoods.org GS=9–12, E=979, PM=87.9%, AR=93.2%, PPS=$9,654, READ=86.9%, MATH=82.4%, ACT=19, SAT = 1 47 3 , G R = 8 2 . 6 % , A M O = 8 0 .1 % , IM=35.3%, PI=72.4% WYOMING CITY SCHOOLS

420 Springfield Pk., Wyoming, OH 45215, (513) 206-7000, wyomingcityschools.org GS=K–12, E=1,874, PM=22.4%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$11,885, 3READ=99.2%, 3MATH=94.3%, READ=100%, MATH=100%, ACT=26, SAT=1824, GR=98.2%, AMO=89.9%, IM=96.9%, PI=90%

WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL 106 Pendery Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215, (513) 206-7050, wyomingcityschools.org GS=9–12, E=630, PM=22.9%, AR=95%, PPS=$11,885, R E A D = 1 0 0 % , M AT H = 1 0 0 % , ACT = 2 6, S AT = 1 8 2 4 , G R = 9 8 . 2 % , A M O = 1 0 0 % , IM=100%, PI=92.6%

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OHIO COMMUNITY KEY OF ABBREVIATIONS GS=Grades served E=Enrollment PM=Percent minority AR=Attendance rate STR=Student/ teacher ratio PPS=Operating spending per pupil 3READ=Percent proficient in reading, 3rd grade 3MATH=Percent proficient in math, 3rd grade READ=Percent proficient in reading, 11th grade, Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) MATH=Percent proficient in math, 11th grade, OGT GR=Graduation rate AMO=Annual Measurable Objectives, percentage score IM=Indicators Met, percentage score PI=Performance Index, percentage score TPR=High School Test Passage Rate (applies to Dropout Recovery schools) SR=School Rating (applies to Dropout Recovery schools)

AMO=4.1%, TPR=63.5%, Dropout Recovery

CINCINNATI COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 1425 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45214, (513) 684-0777, ccpaonline.com GS=K–12, E=956, PM=98.9%, AR=93.9%, PPS=$6,780, 3READ=68.4%, 3MATH=46.9%, READ=90.9%, MATH=90.9%, GR=75%, AMO=4.3%, IM=42.9%, PI=65.9%

DOHN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 608 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 281-6100, dohnschool.org GS=9–12, E=275, PM=99.2%, AR=63.7%, GR=38.2%, Exceeds Standards, TPR=38%, Dropout Recovery School, SR=Meets Standards

GREATER OHIO VIRTUAL SCHOOL 1879 Deerfield Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 695-

AR=98.8%, GR=35.1%, Meets Standards, School, SR=Meets Standards

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SUMMIT ACADEMY TRANSITION HIGH SCHOOL-CINCINNATI 5800 Salvia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 541-4000, summitacademies.com GS=9–12, E=88, PM=47.6%, AR=92.7%, PPS=$6,782, READ=76.2%, MATH=68.2%, GR=56.3%, IM=9.1%, PI=65.9%

2612 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 475-0222, lifeskillscenters.com GS=9–12, E=115, PM=91%, AR=42.5%, GR=3.7%, Does Not Meet Standards, Dropout Recovery School, SR=Does Not Meet Standards

LIFE SKILLS HIGH SCHOOL OF MIDDLETOWN 631 S. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, OH 45044, (513) 423-1800, lifeskillscenters.com GS=9–12, E=77, PM=35.6%, AR=46.8%, GR=12%, Meets Standards, TPR=58.3%, Dropout Recovery School, SR=Does Not Meet Standards

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 6100 Desmond St., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 561-7888, lys.org GS=6–12, E=59, AR=53.1%, GR=22.2%, Meets Standards, Dropout Recovery School, SR=Meets Standards

MT. AUBURN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (MAIA) 244 Southern Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-5500, maia-sabis.net GS=K–12, E=579, P M = 9 5 . 5 % , A R = 9 1 . 2 % , P P S = $ 7, 6 0 0 , 3READ=49%, 3MATH=12.8%, READ=80%, MATH=70%, AMO=0%, IM=4.8%, PI=55.5%

O H I O P R I VAT E / R E L I G I O US OHIO PRIVATE KEY OF ABBREVIATIONS GS=Grades served E=Enrollment PM=Percent minority AR=Attendance rate STR=Student/ teacher ratio PPS=Per pupil spending ACT=Average ACT score SAT=Average SAT score GR=Graduation rate U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition SD=School designation or accreditation

ALDERSGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1810 Young St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 7636655, aldersgatechristian.com GS=K–12, T=$2,750 grades K–8; $3,225 grades 9–12 ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI SCHOOLS

100 E. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 421-3131, catholicbestchoice.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=43,433, GR=99%, U=Yes, T=Varies by school

ALL SAINTS SCHOOL 8939 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 792-4732, allsaints.cc GS=K–8, E=478, PM=9%, AR=96.6%, STR=17/1, PPS=$6,270, U=Yes, T=$3,950 in parish; $6,270 nonparish, SD=2011 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

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ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA SCHOOL 4390 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 574-4035, saintals.org/school GS=K–8, E=132, PM=6%, AR=97%, STR=11/1, PPS=$6,300, U=Yes, T=$3,325 in parish; $4,650 nonparish

ST. ALOYSIUS ON THE OHIO SCHOOL 6207 Portage St., Cincinnati, OH 45233, (513) 9417831, saoto.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=92, STR=11/1, U=Yes

ST. ANDREW-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL 5900 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH 45150, (513) 575-0093, saseasschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=460, STR=18/1, U=Yes, T=$3,995 in parish; $5,495 nonparish

ST. ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3064 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, OH 45015, (513) 863-0604, saintanncs.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=200, PM=30%, STR=20/1, U=Yes, T=See website for details, SD=St. Ann Catholic School Technology Innovator Award

922-2500, saintantoninus.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$4,660

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STEPHEN T. BADIN HIGH SCHOOL 571 New London Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 863-3993, badinhs.org GS=9–12, E=540, PM=5%, AR=97%, STR=14/1, PPS=$10,403, GR=99.9%, ACT=23, U=Yes, T=$9,150

1453 Locust Lake Rd., Amelia, OH 45102, (513) 7534744, stbameliaschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=256, PM=4%, AR=97%, STR=14/1, PPS=$6,000, U=Yes, T=$1,700–$2,300 preschool; $4,995 grades K–8; discount for parishioners

ST. BERNARD SCHOOL, TAYLOR CREEK 7115 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 353-4224, stbernardtc.org GS=K–8, E=195, STR=22/1, U=Yes, T=$3,210 in parish; $4,520 nonparish

5425 Julmar Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513)

4534 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217, (513) 641-2137, stcschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, U=Yes, T=$2,900 K–8 in parish; $4,700 K–8 nonparish

ST. COLUMBAN SCHOOL 896 Oakland Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 683-7903, saintcolumbanschool.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$3,060–$4,100 kindergarten in parish; $3,860–$5,700 kindergarten nonparish; $4,100 grades 1–8 in parish; $5,700 grades 1–8 nonparish

CORRYVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL 4305 Pitts Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223, (513) 5415122, stbonifaceschool.net GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$6,050; need-based sliding scale

CARDINAL PACELLI SCHOOL 927 Ellison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 3211048, cardinalpacelli.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=380, U=Yes, T=$3,235–$4,430 in parish; $4,590– $6,070 nonparish

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ST. ANTONINUS SCHOOL

4115 Taylor Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 533-6060, stceciliacinti.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=241, STR=14/1, U=Yes, T=$2,800 in parish; $4,800 nonparish

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ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3545 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 2211230, school.annunciationbvmparish.org GS=PreK–8, E=175, PM=65%, STR=12.5/ 1, U=Yes, T=$3,000 part-time preschool; $5,000 full-time preschool; $4,550 grades K–8

7683, stcatharinesiena.org GS=K–8, T=$4,650 kindergarten; $4,600 grades 1–8

3324 Wunder Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 481-

108 Calhoun St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 281-4856, corryvillecatholic.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=201, PM=94%, U=Yes, T=$4,650; financial aid available; CISE (Catholic Inner City Education) School

DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 1133 Clifton Hills Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 861-0600, depaulcristorey.org GS=9–12, E=279, PM=84%, AR=97%, STR=12/1, U=Yes, T=$500– $6,000 sliding-scale range, SD=Named one of the 41 Most Innovative K–12 Schools in America

Many of Ohio’s top fifty careers start at Great Oaks.

What are the Buckeye Top Fifty?

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The Buckeye Top Fifty are high-wage occupations in Ohio that are in demand by employers and are projected to stay in demand

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The Top Fifty pay average annual earnings of more than $59,600.

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Within each occupational cluster, occupations are ranked by the total expected annual openings.

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Health Technology, Surgical Technology, Secondary Practical Nursing, Sports B u c k e y e To p F i f t y Rehabilitation, Dental Ohio’s High-Wage Occupa Assisting, Animal Science, and Veterinary Assisting

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When considering a career, examine the number of current job openings, Job projected growth for the opportunities career, average wages and in high-wage jobs educational requirements. require education It is important to note and training. that almost all of these high-wage jobs require postsecondary education and training.

For more information...

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John R. Kasich, Governor State of Ohio Michael B. Colbert, Director Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Construction Laborers Heating, AC, & Refrigeration Mechanics/Installers Cargo and Freight Agents

Community & Social Service Medical and Public Health Social Workers Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers Mental Health Counselors

Education Self-Enrichment Education Teachers Instructional Coordinators

Health Care Registered Nurses Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses Physicians & Surgeons Dental Assistants Pharmacists Medical and Health Services Managers Dental Hygienists Physical Therapists Physical Therapist Assistants Respiratory Therapists Speech-Language Pathologists Occupational Therapists Surgical Technologists Occupational Therapist Assistants Physician Assistants Veterinarians Athletic Trainers

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ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL 371 Pedretti Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 2511276, stdominic-k-8.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=427, U=Yes, T=$3,000 in parish; $4,445 nonparish

ELDER HIGH SCHOOL 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 9213744, ElderHS.org GS=9–12, U=Yes, T=$11,000 (includes laptop)

BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL 4855 St. Rt. 122, Franklin, OH 45005, (513) 4230723, fenwickfalcons.org GS=9–12, E=555, STR=14/1, U=Yes, T=$9,300 in parish; $9,800 nonparish

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL 1602 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 961-1953, desalescincy.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=230, T=$4,900

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL 20 DeSales Ave., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 9326501, stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org GS=K–8, E=198, PM=6%, AR=98%, STR=15/1, PPS=$4,410, U=Yes, T=$3,150–$4,250, SD=One of the top three schools in the Archdiocese according to Iowa Test results

ST. FRANCIS SERAPH SCHOOL 14 E. Liberty St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 7217778, stfrancisseraphschool.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=170

ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 18 W. Sharon Rd., Glendale, OH 45246, (513) 7715220, stgabeschool.org GS=K–8, E=420, PM=23%, AR=99%, STR=23/1, U=Yes, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ST. GERTRUDE SCHOOL 6543 Miami Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 561-8020, stgertrudesch.org GS=K–8, E=338, STR=13/1, U=Yes, $3,925 in parish; $5,900 nonparish

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC MONTESSORI 4460 Berwick St., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 2714171, gscmontessori.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=200, PM=13%, AR=90–95%, STR=12/1, PPS=$7,000, U=Yes, T=$3,100–$6,900, SD=Only school in Cincinnati that offers The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; awarded grant of $30,000 by Interact for Health to support its natural playscape; Executive Director and Catechist Dan Teller was named an outstanding educator in Cincy Magazine’s 2014 K–12 Outstanding Educator Recognition Program

GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL 6539 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 624-3141, gaschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=487, PM=8%, STR=13/ 1, PPS=$5,700, U=Yes, T=$2,700 pre-K in parish; $4,536 kindergarten in parish; $4,195 grades 1–8 in parish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; two-time recipient of the Thomas Edison Governor’s Award

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HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 3001 Price Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 9218483, hfschool.org GS=Pre-K–8

ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL 5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 389-3242, saintischool.org GS=K–8, E=1,048, STR=15/1, U=Yes, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; awarded the Edwards Shaugnessy III Award for “Teaching All of God’s Children”; named a top workplace by Enquirer Media in 2014 and 2015

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 7800 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 388-4086, ihomschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=793, PM=2%, AR=99%, STR=17/1, U=Yes, grades K–8, T=Preschool varies; $4,080 grades 1–8 in parish; $6,639 grades 1–8 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; one of 12 schools nationwide to be named twice as a Catholic School for Tomorrow—Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction in 2010, Stewardship and Social Justice in 2013

ST. JAMES SCHOOL 6111 Cheviot Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 7415333, stjameswo.org GS=K–8, E=544, STR=18/1, U=Yes, T=$3,565, SD=Four-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL 9375 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 5210860, jpiics.org GS=K–8, E=400, U=Yes

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL 5375 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45252, (513) 385-7970, stjohnsdrschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=418, PM=8%, AR=99%, STR=17/1, U=Yes, T=$3,550

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL 508 Park Ave., Harrison, OH 45030, (513) 367-6826, sjbharrison.org GS=Pre-K–8, STR=17/1, U=Yes, T=$3,375 grades 1–8 in parish; $5,710 grades 1–8 nonparish

ST. JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 925 S. Second St., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 8638758, sjcshamilton.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$3,195 in parish; $4,295 nonparish

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 745 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45203, (513) 381-2126, saintjosephchurchandschool. com GS=Pre-K–8, E=280, PM=97%, AR=97%, STR=30/ 1 and 1 paraprofessional, U=Yes, T=$4,650; multiple scholarship opportunities

ST. JUDE SCHOOL 5940 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 598-2100, stjudebridgetown.org GS=K–8, E=474, T=$2,550–$3,885 kindergarten; $3,465 grades 1–8 in parish

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL 3091 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 741-3000, lasallehs.net GS=9–12, E=674, PM=15%, AR=96%, STR=12/ 1, GR=100%, ACT=25, SAT=1604, U=Yes, T=$10,875

ST. LAWRENCE SCHOOL 1020 Carson Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 9214996, stlawrenceparish.org GS=Pre-K–8, U=Yes, T=$5,100

ST. LOUIS SCHOOL 250 Broadway St., Owensville, OH 45160, (513) 7320636, stlparish.org/school GS=K–8, T=Contact school

ST. MARGARET OF YORK SCHOOL 9495 Columbia Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 697-3100, smoyschool.org GS=K–8, E=675, STR=27/1, U=Yes, T=$3,180–$4,250 in parish; $4,720–$6,050 nonparish, SD=2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ST. MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL 3729 Harding Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 6617609, saintmartin.org GS=K–8, E=280, PM=40%, AR=98%, STR=20/1, U=Yes, T=$3,350 in parish; $3,650 nonparish

ST. MARY SCHOOL 2845 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 3210703, smshp.com GS=K–8, E=492, STR=18/1, U=Yes, T=$5,050 kindergarten in parish; $3,600 grades 1–8 in parish; $6,300 grades K–8 nonparish

ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 119 E. Walnut St., Hillsboro, OH 45133, (937) 8409932, stmaryofhillsboro.com GS=Pre-K–5, U=Yes, T=$2,295 in parish; $2,702 nonparish

McAULEY HIGH SCHOOL 6000 Oakwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 681-1800, mcauleyhs.net GS=9–12, E=491, PM=9.5%, AR=97%, STR=15/ 1, GR=100%, ACT=24, SAT=1062, U=Yes, T=$10,950 plus $600 tablet fee, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

McNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL 6536 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 231-3500, mcnhs.org GS=9–12, E=630, U=Yes, T=$10,500 plus fees and tablet

MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER 2335 Grandview Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45244, (513) 475-6700, mercymontessori.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=288, PM=21%, STR=15/1, U=No, T=Sliding scale based on household income; financial assistance available, SD=American Montessori Society, Cincinnati Montessori Society, Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, National Catholic Educational Association

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 300 Market St., Ripley, OH 45167, (937) 392-4202, stmichaelcatholicschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, U=Yes, T=$2,200–$3,500 pre-K; $2,000 grades K–8 in parish; $2,100 grades K–8 nonparish

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 11136 Oak St., Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 5543555, stmichaelsharonville.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$3,450 in parish; $4,875 nonparish

ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL 9001 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 791-1680, moeller.org GS=9–12, U=Yes, T=$12,600

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] MOTHER OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL 3036 Werk Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 6612740, motherofmercy.org GS=9–12, E=523, PM=7%, STR=12/1, ACT=Top 20% scored above 28, SAT=Top 20% scored above 1227, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$10,950, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; two Overture Award finalists in 2016; 11 AP and 12 dual-credit courses; foreign exchange programs in China, Italy, and Spain; multiple athletic state titles

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7197 Mother Teresa Ln., Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 779-6585, mtces.org GS=K–8, E=466, PM=6.5%, AR=97 %, STR=26/ 1, PPS=$5,000, U=Yes, T=$4,300, SD=Received the Ohio Governor’s award for excellence in STEM education nine times; earned the Harold C. Shaw award for excellence in science education in 2012 and 2014; four faculty members have received the Master Teacher designation from the Ohio Department of Education

MOUNT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL 711 E. Columbia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45215, (513) 821-3044, mndhs.org GS=9–12, E=700, AR=100%, STR=15/1, GR=100%, U=Yes, SD=88 graduates and current students recognized as 2015 Advanced Placement scholars; only high school in Cincinnati with a four-year MAP program; varsity volleyball team won third straight championship title this year; new engineering course and 20th AP course were added to the curriculum

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD SCHOOL 5936 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513) 458-6767, nativity-cincinnati.org/school GS=K– 8, E=400, PM=25%, AR=98%, STR=18/ 1, U=Yes, T=$4,350 in parish; $5,600 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1988 and 2005

ST. NICHOLAS ACADEMY 170 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading, OH 45215, (513) 686-2727, stnacademy.org GS=K–8, U=Yes

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2940 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 931-3070, olgcs.org GS=K–8, E=438, T=$2,920– $3,140 in parish; $5,140 nonparish

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL 5835 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 347-2660, lourdes.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$2,755 in parish; $4,037.50 nonparish

OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL 808 Neeb Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45233, (513) 3472072, olv.org GS=K–8, U=Yes

OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL 3180 South Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 3472222, olvisitation.org/school GS=1–8, E=812, PM=<1%, AR=97%, STR=22/1, U=Yes, T=$3,535, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; National Distinguished Principal

ST. PETER IN CHAINS SCHOOL 451 Ridgelawn Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513)

863-0685, stpeterinchains.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$3,599 in parish; $4,600 in another parish; $5,500 nonparish

PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL 2935 Hackberry St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 751-1230, purcellmarian.org GS=9–12, E=400, PM=60%, AR=100%, STR=14/1, GR=100% of CP and AP students, ACT=25 advanced students; 21 college-prep students, SAT=1326 advanced students; 1121 college-prep students, U=Yes, T=$8,995, SD=100% of graduates following an advanced curriculum received academic scholarships in 2014; nearly 40% of last year’s collegebound seniors received academic scholarships; nearly 30% of the class of 2014 graduated with college credits via dual-credit and AP courses

QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL 2550 Millville Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 8638705, queenofpeacehamilton.org GS=Pre-K–8, U=Yes, T=$3,068 in parish; $5,192 nonparish

RESURRECTION SCHOOL 1740 Iliff Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 4716600, resurrectionschool.org GS=K–8, U=Yes

ST. RITA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215, (513) 771-7600, srsdeaf.org GS=K–12, U=Yes

ROGER BACON HIGH SCHOOL 4320 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217, (513) 6411300, rogerbacon.org GS=9–12, E=470, PM=35%, STR=13/1, U=Yes, T=$8,550

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SACRED HEART OF JESUS SCHOOL 400 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 858-4215, shjs.org GS=1–8, U=Yes, T=$3,500 in parish; $3,700 nonparish

SETON HIGH SCHOOL 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 471-2600, setoncincinnati.org GS=9–12, U=Yes, T=$9,900 plus fees

ST. SUSANNA SCHOOL 500 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 3983821, stsusannaschool.org GS=K–8, E=714, U=Yes, T=$3,835 in parish; $4,870 nonparish

ST. TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOL 1194 Rulison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 4714530, stteresa.net GS=K–8, E=200, PM=20%, STR=20/1, U=Yes, T=$3,250 in parish

ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL 788 Ohio Pk., Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 7532540, sttmschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=291, U=Yes, T=$3,695 in parish; $5,445 nonparish

ST. URSULA ACADEMY 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 961-3410, saintursula.org GS=9–12, E=668, PM=7%, AR=100%, STR=13/ 1, GR=100%, ACT=27, U=Yes, T=$13,060, SD=Class of 2015 earned college scholarship offers totaling more than $19 million; winner of the Harold A. Meyer Award for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity by the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 11 consecutive years; swimming and diving state

runners-up in 2015; 13 students recognized by the National Merit Corporation for 2015–2016; accredited by AdvanceED and Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association

ST. URSULA VILLA 3660 Vineyard Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 8717218, stursulavilla.org GS=Age 2–grade 8, E=465, PM=12%, AR=97%, STR=12/1, PPS=$10,884, U=Yes, K–8, T=$2,266 (toddler)–$11,396 (junior high), SD=99% of graduates matriculate to firstchoice high school

URSULINE ACADEMY 5535 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 791-5791, ursulineacademy.org GS=9–12, E=664, PM=13%, STR=11/1, PPS=$16,492, GR=100%, ACT=Top 25% scored 31, SAT=Top 25% scored 640 (reading), 630 (math), 660 (writing), U=Yes, T=$12,550, plus $275 technology fee and $175 activity fee, SD=Accredited by Ohio Department of Education, North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association; six finalists in the 2016 competition for National Merit scholarships; a member of the class of 2016 earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36; 104 students received AP Scholar awards in 2015; 96% of the graduating class of 2015 received a total of $27,019,832 in scholarships

ST. VERONICA SCHOOL 4475 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244, (513) 528-0442, school.stveronica.org

GS=Pre-K–8, U=Yes, T=$4,015 grades 1–8 in parish; $5,620 grades 1–8 nonparish

ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 791-6320, svf-school.org GS=K–8, E=155, PM=25%, AR=99%, STR=13/1, U=Yes, T=$3,925 in parish; $5,200 nonparish

ST. VIVIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 885 Denier Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 5226858, mystvivian.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$1,825– $5,025 kindergarten; $3,550–$5,025 grades 1–8

ST. WILLIAM SCHOOL 4125 St. William Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 471-2989, saintwilliam.com GS=K–8, U=Yes

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL 600 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 761-7600, stxavier.org GS=9–12, U=Yes, T=$13,320 END OF ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI SCHOOLS

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL 11981 Pippin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 825-8005, beautiful-savior.com GS=Pre-K–8, T=$1,750–$3,200 kindergarten; $2,450–$4,800 grades 1–8

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] 771-7462, bethanyschool.org GS=K–8, E=240, P M = 6 0 % , A R = 97 % , ST R =1 5 / 1 , U = Ye s , T=$9,600 plus fees

CENTRAL BAPTIST ACADEMY 7645 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 5215481, centralbaptistacademy.org GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$4,600

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY CAMPUS 7350 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 8748500, cincinnatichristian.org GS=Pre-K–6

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH CAMPUS 7474 Morris Rd., Fairfield, OH 45011, (513) 8928500, cincinnatichristian.org GS=7–12

CENTRAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY 1904 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 742-5800, centralmontessoriacademy.com GS=Pre-K–6, U=No, T=$4,825–$9,965

CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 927 O’Bannonville Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 683-4757, cmhschool.com GS=Pre-K–6, E=130– 150, STR=10/1 pre-K; 14/1 elementary, U=No, T=$4,300 three-day pre-K; $6,600 five-day preK; $10,025 for full-day pre-K and elementary CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

cincinnatichristian.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=604, P M =37 % , A R = 9 0 % , ST R =1 5 / 1 –2 5 / 1 , PPS=$9,371, GR=100%, ACT=23.6, SAT=567, U=Dress code, T=$4,716 half-day kindergarten; $7,716 grades K–6; $9,156 grades 7–12, SD=ACSI accredited; AdvancED; College Credit Plus Partner School; partnership with The Cappies; Scholastic Art & Writing Award winners; STEM initiatives; InterAlliance Chapter member; S.T.E.P. (Student Enterprise Program) of University of Cincinnati; Children’s Inc. School of Contribution Award

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CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 6905 Given Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 979-0220, countryday.net GS=Early childhood– grade 12, E=860, PM=31%, AR=100%, STR=9/1, GR=100%, ACT=27, SAT=1900, U=Dress code, T=$6,510–$25,410, SD=Microsoft Center of Excellence; NAIS Curriculum Innovation Award; National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; nation’s first 1:1 laptop computer program; Advanced Placement scholars; National Merit recipients, scholars, and scholarship winners; National Scholastics Award winners (arts); Cum Laude Society

CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL 2222 Losantiville Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237, (513) 351-7777, chds.shul.net GS=Age 2–grade 12 CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

11525 Snider Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, chca-oh.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,350, PM=25%, STR=12/ 1, GR=100%, ACT=28, U=Yes, through grade 8, T=$7,425–$15,675,

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CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—MARTHA S. LINDNER HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS 11525 Snider Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 2470900, chca-oh.org GS=9–12

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—MIDDLE SCHOOL 11300 Snider Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 2470900, chca-oh.org GS=5–8

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM - ARMLEDER CAMPUS 140 W. 9th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 7212422, chca-oh.org GS=Pre-K–6

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—EDYTH B. LINDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11312 Snider Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 2470900, chca-oh.org GS=Pre-K–4 END OF CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL 6743 Chestnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 5410220, cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=240, PM=25%, STR=6/1 pre-K; 9/1 kindergarten, U=No, T=$4,095–$11,660

COLONIAL SCHOOLS 855 Stahlheber Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 867-4006, colonialschools.org GS=Preschool– pre-K, E=183, STR=10/1 preschool; 12/1 pre-K, U=No, T=Varies, SD=Recognized in 2016 as a 4-star program by the state of Ohio’s Step Up to Quality, a voluntary quality rating system for early care and education programs

THE COMPASS SCHOOL 9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 683-8833, thecompassschool.com GS=6 weeks– K, T=Contact school

CREATIVE TOTS—MADEIRA 7803 Laurel Ave., Madeira, OH 45243, (513) 2722223, creativetots.com GS=18 months–5 years, STR=18/3, U=No

CREATIVE TOTS—MASON 6408 Thornberry Court, Suite 110, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 770-6776, creativetotsmason.com GS=18 months–pre-K, U=No

EDEN GROVE ACADEMY 6277 Collegevue Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 542-0643, edengrove.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=120, PM=85%, AR=98%, STR=12/1, PPS=$5,000, U=Yes, T=$4,650

EL-SEWEDY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI

GS=Age 2–K, E=138, PM=20%, AR=98%, STR=5/1 age 2; 8/1 age 3–K, U=No, T=$900– $ 4,0 0 0 a n n u a l ly ; $ 1 0 0 – $ 45 0 m o n t h ly, SD=NLSA accredited

8094 Plantation Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 755-0169, intlacademy.org GS=Pre-K–8, T=$4,310–$7,131

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7000 Summerhill Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 642-9100, lakotachristian.com GS=K–12, U=Yes, T=$3,900–$4,000

1318 Nagel Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 4744933, gardenmontessorischool.com GS=Pre-K–K

LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MASON

4900 Old Irwin-Simpson Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 754-1234, libertybibleacademy.org GS=PreK–12, E=180, PM=65%, AR=97.3%, STR=15/1, PPS=$7,600, U=Yes, T=$7,536 K–8; preschool varies; $4,500 grades 9–12, SD=Chartered by the state of Ohio; ACSI member school

6202 Snider Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 2340699, kiddieacademy.com GS=6 weeks–age 12

KINDER GARDEN SCHOOL— BLUE ASH 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash, OH 45242, (513) 791-4300, kindergardenschool.com GS=PreK–K, E=110, PM=10%, STR=8/1, U=No, T=Call for information

KINDER GARDEN SCHOOL WEST CHESTER AND KES ACADEMY

LINDEN GROVE SCHOOL 4122 Myrtle Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-2215, lindengroveschool.org GS=K–8, T=$27,000

MARS HILL ACADEMY

5900 West Chester Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 874-3100, kindergardenschool.com GS=PreK–3, E=140, PM=36%, STR=8/1 pre-K; 14/1 grades K–3, U=No, T=Call for information, SD=K–3 program is a chartered, nonpublic school

KING OF KINGS PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN 3621 Socialville-Foster Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 398-6089, koklcms.org/our-school/welcome

4230 Aero Dr., Mason, OH 45039, (513) 7703223, marshill.edu GS=K–12, E=350, PM=22%, STR=10/ 1, GR=100%, ACT=29, SAT=1310, U=Yes, T=$5,995–$11,795, SD=On average, 25% of graduates are National Merit semifinalists or finalists; accredited by the Association of Classical and Christian Schools

MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6830 School St., Cincinnati, OH 45244, (513)

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] 272-6822, mvca-oh.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=343, PM=7.8%, AR=97.4%, STR=10/1, GR=100%, ACT=25, U=Yes, T=$1,420–$10,395

MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 8293 Duke Blvd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 398-7773, montacademy.org GS=Pre-K–8, U=No, T=$6,810– $11,650 kindergarten; $11,940–$12,290 grades 1–8; pre-K varies

MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM 2505 Riverside Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 321-3282, montessoricenterroom.com GS=Pre-K– K, E=50, PM=6%, AR=95%, STR=10/1, U=No, T=$5,075 pre-K; $7,150 kindergarten (tuition assistance available)

THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI 3 Burton Woods Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 281-7999, newschoolmontessori.com GS=Age 3– grade 6, U=No, T=$5,750–$11,950

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SYMMES 9175 Governors Way, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 697-6970, primrosesymmes.com GS=Infant– K; before/after school care, E=150, PM=25%, STR=4/1–18/1, U=Yes, pre-K and K, T=Varies, SD=AdvancEd accredited

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WEST CHESTER 8378 Princeton Glendale Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 870-0630, primrosewestchester.com GS=Infant–K; before/after school care, E=190,

PM=18%, STR=4/1 infants–24/2 pre-K and K, U=Yes, pre-K and K, SD=AdvancEd certified

SPRINGS EAST MONTESSORI SCHOOL 9429 Loveland Madeira Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 509-7671, springseast.com GS=Pre-K–3

ROCKWERN ACADEMY 8401 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-3770, rockwernacademy.org GS=18 months– grade 8, E=210, U=No, T=$10,000–$12,000

THE SCHILLING SCHOOL FOR GIFTED CHILDREN 8100 Cornell Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 489-8940, schillingschool.org GS=K–12, U=No, T=$9,750–$15,000

THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL Hillsdale Campus: 5400 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 728-2400; Doherty Campus: 2726 Johnstone Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 7282400; 7hills.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,015, PM=31%, STR=9/1, GR=100%, ACT=29.8, SAT=717, U=Yes, Doherty Campus, T=$6,545–$24,015, SD=Named Champion School by Ohio’s Gerber Analytics 2008–2014; 9.6% of 2016 graduating class received National Merit recognition (the highest percentage in the Cincinnati area); Cum Laude Society chapter; National Association of Independent Schools; Independent Schools Association of the Central States; Ohio Association of Independent Schools and State of Ohio

SPRINGER SCHOOL AND CENTER 2121 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 8716080, springer-ld.org GS=1–8, E=200, STR=6/1, U=No, T=$23,280 grades 1–5; $24,070 grades 6–8

THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 315-7228, summitcds.org GS=Age 2–grade 12, E=1,015, PM=24%, STR=9/1, GR=100%, U=Yes, grades 1–12, T=$4,270–$21,800, SD=Received a 125th anniversary commendation from the Ohio Senate, recognizing the longevity and excellence of the school’s education and its faculty and staff; both the boys and girls soccer teams earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award

TERRY’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. 419 Poplar Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215, (513) 7613836, terrysmontessori.com GS=Infants–K, T=$910–$1,285 per month

XAVIER UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI LAB SCHOOL 3800 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45207, (513) 745-3404, xavier.edu/montessori-lab-school GS=Pre-K–3, U=No, T=$4,940–$7,100

ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3771 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 8615551, ztca.org GS=Pre-K–6, U=Yes, T=$213–$546 per month

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AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

307 Bracken St., Augusta, KY 41002, (606) 756-2545, augusta.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=273, PM=2.2%, AR=94.7%, STR=13/1, PPS=$10,956, READ=37.9% elementary/54.5% middle, MATH=37.9% elementary/30.9% middle, EOC English II=50%, EOC Algebra II=15.8%, ACT=20.2, GR=96.4%, OS=68.2, PR=84, CL=Proficient

Highlands High School

K E N T U C KY PU B L I C KENTUCKY PUBLIC KEY OF ABBREVIATIONS GS=Grades served E=Enrollment PM=Percent minority AR=Attendance rate STR=Student/ teacher ratio PPS=Per pupil spending READ= Percentage proficient or distinguished in reading on the Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (K-PREP) exam, elementary and middle schools MATH= Percentage proficient or distinguished in math on the K-PREP exam, elementary and middle schools EOC English II=Percentage proficient or distinguished in English II on the K-PREP Endof-Course exam EOC Algebra II=Percentage proficient or distinguished in Algebra II on the K-PREP End-of-Course exam ACT=Average ACT score GR=Graduation rate OS=Overall score PR=Percentile rank CL=Classification

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL 207 Bracken St., Augusta, KY 41002, (606) 7562105, augusta.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=89, PM=2.2%, AR=94.7%, STR=13/1, PPS=$10,956, EOC English II=50%, EOC Algebra II=15.8%, ACT=20.2, GR=96.4%, OS=76.3, PR=94, CL=Distinguished BEECHWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

50 Beechwood Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, (859) 331-3250, beechwood.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=1,310, PM=11.1%, AR=96.6%, STR=16/ 1, PPS=$8,427, READ=75.3% elementary/75.7% middle, MATH=71.8% elementary/62.8% middle, EOC English II=84.8%, EOC Algebra II=78.7%, ACT=25.7, GR=97.1%, OS=80.4, PR=99, CL=Distinguished

BEECHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 54 Beechwood Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, (859) 331-1220, beechwood.kyschools.us GS=7–12, E=637, PM=9.1%, AR=96.1%, STR=18/ 1, PPS=$6,732, EOC English II=84.8%, EOC Algebra II=78.7%, ACT=25.7, GR=97.1%, OS=89, PR=99, CL=Distinguished

BELLEVUE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

219 Center St., Bellevue, KY 41073, (859) 2612108, bellevue.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=706, PM=10.9%, AR=95.3%, STR=14/1, PPS=$10,573, R E A D = 4 8 % e le m e n ta r y/45 .8 % m i d d le, MATH=48% elementary/24.8% middle, EOC English II=50.8%, EOC Algebra II=43.2%, ACT=18.3, GR=92.7 %, OS=63.4, PR=51, CL=Needs Improvement

BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL 201 Center St., Bellevue, KY 41073, (859) 261-2980, bellevue.kyschools.us GS=7–12, E=315, PM=9.5%, AR=95.1%, STR=14/1, PPS=$8,156, EOC English II=50.8%, EOC Algebra II=43.2%, ACT=18.3, GR=92.7%, OS=65.4, PR=43, CL=Needs Improvement BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS

8330 U.S. Rt. 42, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 2831003, boone.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=19,891, PM=16.7%, AR=95.9%, STR=16/1, PPS=$9,085, READ=61.6% elementary/59.3% middle, MATH=51.7% elementary/51.6% middle, EOC English II=67.3%, EOC Algebra II=53.5%, ACT=20.9, GR=90.9%, OS=70.7, PR=90, CL=Distinguished

BOONE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 7056 Burlington Pk., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 282-5655, bchs.boone.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,317, PM=20.1%, AR=94.6%, STR=15/ 1, PPS=$8,389, EOC English II=63.2%, EOC Algebra II=49.3%, ACT=19.5, GR=89.5%, OS=78.7, PR=96, CL=Distinguished

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] BOONE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER 99 Center Dr., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 2831003, bcap.boone.kyschools.us GS=6–12, E=95, PM=23.2%, AR=81.8%, PPS=$17,181

CONNER HIGH SCHOOL 3310 Cougar Path, Hebron, KY 41048, (859) 334-4400, connerhs.com GS=9–12, E=1,307, PM=10.8%, AR=95.1%, STR=16/1, PPS=$7,698, EOC English II=65.7%, EOC Algebra II=61%, ACT=20.8, GR=93.6%, OS=77.4, PR=94, CL=Distinguished, Focus School

LARRY A. RYLE HIGH SCHOOL 10379 U.S. Rt. 42, Union, KY 41091, (859) 3845300, ryle.boone.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,785, PM=12.4%, AR=95.2%, STR=17/1, PPS=$7,250, EOC English II=71.9%, EOC Algebra II=49.8%, ACT = 2 2 , G R = 9 1 . 3 % , OS =7 8 . 3 , P R = 9 6, CL=Distinguished

RANDALL K. COOPER HIGH SCHOOL 2855 Longbranch Rd., Union, KY 41091, (859) 384-5040, cooper.boone.kyschools.us GS=9– 12, E=1,191, PM=10%, AR=95.4%, STR=16/1, PPS=$7,801, EOC English II=70.1%, EOC Algebra II=55.3%, ACT=21.2, GR=95.4%, OS=77.1, PR=94, CL=Distinguished CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

101 Orchard Ln., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-2173, campbell.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=4,872, PM=7.4%, AR=95.7%, STR=17/1, PPS=$9,711, READ=61.4% elementary, MATH=59.8% ele-

mentary, EOC English II=67.9%, EOC Algebra II=51.1%, ACT=21.1, GR=94.7%, OS=73.1, PR=97, CL=Distinguished

CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 909 Camel Crossing, Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-4161, campbell.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=1,534, PM=5.6%, AR=95%, STR=18/1, PPS=$8,989, EOC English II=70.4%, EOC Algebra II=53%, ACT=21.3, GR=96.5%, OS=78.7, PR=96, CL=Distinguished/ Progressing, School of Distinction

CAMPBELL COUNTY DAY TREATMENT 51 Orchard Ln., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-9113, campbell.k12.ky.us GS=6–12, E=35, PM=11.4%, AR=83.8%, STR=12/1, PPS=$34,724 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

25 E. Seventh St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 3921000, covington.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=3,832, PM=51.1%, AR=95.4%, STR=14/1, PPS=$13,053, READ=41.9% elementary/29.4% middle, MATH=42.4% elementary/24.8% middle, EOC English II=32.3%, ACT=16.8, GR=81.9%, OS=59.3, PR=26, CL=Needs Improvement, Focus District

HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL 25th and Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41014, (859) 655-9545, covington.kyschools.us GS=9– 12, E=779, PM=51.1%, AR=93.9%, STR=11/1, PPS=$13,223, EOC English II=35%, EOC Algebra II=11.7%, ACT=16.9, GR=92.8%, OS=60, PR=19, CL=Needs Improvement, Focus School

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING CENTER 1516 Scott St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 5817512, covington.kyschools.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=73, PM=49.3%, AR=87%, STR=7/1, PPS=$28,504 DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

200 Clay St., Dayton, KY 41074, (859) 491-6565, dayton.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=912, PM=10.1%, A R = 9 4 .9 % , ST R = 1 5 / 1 , P P S = $ 1 1 ,1 6 8 , READ=40.3% elementary/46.4% middle, MATH=40.3% elementary/41.1% middle, EOC English II=56.2%, EOC Algebra II=27.3%, ACT=17.8, GR=7 1.7 %, OS=65.6, PR=63, CL=Needs Improvement

DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL 200 Greendevil Ln., Dayton, KY 41074, (859) 292-7486, dayton.k12.ky.us GS=7–12, E=364, PM=6.9%, AR=93.4%, STR=13/1, PPS=$9,868, EOC English II=56.2%, EOC Algebra II=27.3%, ACT =17.8, G R =7 1 .7 % , OS = 6 8.1 , P R = 5 8, CL=Needs Improvement, Priority School ERLANGER-ELSMERE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

500 Graves Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 7272009, erlanger.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=2,260, PM=29.1%, AR=95.1%, STR=15/1, PPS=$10,882, READ=44.3% elementary/38% middle, MATH=40.6% elementary/23% middle, EOC Algebra II=29.9%, ACT=19.1, GR=85.3%, OS=65.5, PR=63, CL=Needs Improvement

LLOYD HIGH SCHOOL 450 Bartlett Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859)

• Catholic Montessori School • Montessori Pre-Primary to Grade 8 (Ages 3-14) • Half-day for 3 and 4 year olds; Kindergarten full day • Family atmosphere • Montessori Teachers AMS Certified • Small class size (15-18 students per class) • Student diversity – Ethnic, Religious, Financial & Educational • Families of all faiths welcome • Breakfast and hot lunch program • Active Parent Association • Extended care until 6:00 • Specialized classes in Art, Music, P.E., Spanish & Library • Convenient location to Northern KY & downtown Cincinnati • Lowest Montessori tuition in the greater Cincinnati area Pre-Primary and Lower Elementary classes are full.

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727-1555, erlanger.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=544, PM=29%, AR=93.5%, STR=14/1, PPS=$9,828, EOC English II=61.3%, EOC Algebra II=31.4%, ACT=19.1, GR=89.1%, OS=76.9, PR=94, CL=Distinguished/Progressing, High Performing School

GALLATIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 70 Wildcat Circle, Warsaw, KY 41095, (859) 567-7640, gallatin.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=473, PM=9.5%, AR=94%, STR=15/1, PPS=$10,012, EOC English II=54.4%, EOC Algebra II=23.9%, ACT=18.2, GR=90.4%, OS=69.7, PR=66, CL=Needs Improvement

FT. THOMAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

28 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 7813333, fortthomas.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=3,000, PM=7.9%, AR=97%, STR=17/1, PPS=$9,081, READ=75.9% elementary/79.7% middle, MATH=73.5% elementary/72% middle, EOC English II=87.1%, EOC Algebra II=73.4%, ACT=24.1, GR=96%, OS=82.4, PR=99, CL=Distinguished/ Progressing, District of Distinction

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL 2400 Memorial Pkwy., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 781-5900, fortthomas.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=963, PM=5.3%, AR=96.6%, STR=17/ 1, PPS=$9,990, EOC English II=87.1%, EOC Algebra II=73.4%, ACT=24.1, GR=96%, OS=89.2, PR=99, CL=Distinguished/Progressing, School of Distinction GALLATIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

820 Arnie Risen Blvd., Williamstown, KY 41097, (859) 824-3323, grant.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=3,833, PM=7.7%, AR=94.8%, STR=17/ 1, PPS=$9,352, READ=50.2% elementary/46.3% middle, MATH=41.3% elementary/33.2% middle, EOC English II=46.5%, EOC Algebra II=18.8%, ACT=18, GR=85.4%, OS=64.8, PR=59, CL=Needs Improvement

EAGLE CREEK ACADEMY 1505 N. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097, (859) 824-7706, grant.kyschools.us GS=6–12, E=26, PM=7.7%, AR=84.6%, STR=13/1, PPS=$18,031

GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 715 Warsaw Rd., Dry Ridge, KY 41035, (859) 824-9739, grant.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,124, PM=5.6%, AR=93.2%, STR=19/1, PPS=$7,584, EOC English II=48.4%, EOC Algebra II=19.8%, ACT=18, GR=87.9%, OS=71.3, PR=73, CL=Proficient KENTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

1055 Eaton Dr., Ft. Wright, KY 41017, (859) 3448888, kenton.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=14,054, PM=11.3%, AR=95.8%, STR=17/1, PPS=$8,930, READ=63.9% elementary/57.5% middle,

Elementary • Nagel Middle School • Ayer Elementary • Mercer

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• 4 National Merit Finalists and 12 Semifinalists, top 1% of the nation’s students • Nagel Middle School is an Ohio School to Watch • Best Communities for Music Education award • 95.3% graduation rate • Duke Energy Power Partner for responsible use of energy • 77% of teachers have a master’s degree 7550 Forest Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45255 Scot T. Prebles, Superintendent Connect with us online! www.foresthills.edu Forest Hills School District @FHSchools

DIXIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 3010 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, (859) 341-7650, kenton.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=1,406, PM=12.8%, AR=94.7%, STR=16/1, PPS=$9,064, EOC English II=68.5%, EOC Algebra II=41.6%, ACT=20.8, GR=94.9%, OS=76.7, PR=94, CL=Distinguished/Progressing, Focus School/ High Progress School

SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL 5400 Old Taylor Mill Rd., Taylor Mill, KY 41015, (859) 356-3146, kenton.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=920, PM=7.9%, AR=93.6%, STR=19/1, PPS=$9,700, EOC English II=59.1%, EOC Algebra II=40%, ACT=20.7, GR=88.9%, OS=75.2, PR=88, CL=Proficient, Focus School

SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL 11132 Madison Pk., Independence, KY 41051, (859) 960-0100, sk.kenton.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=1,708, PM=5.7%, AR=95%, STR=19/1, PPS=$8,623, EOC English II=60.9%, EOC Algebra II=48.3%, ACT = 2 0. 8 , G R = 9 5 % , OS =74. 3 , P R = 87, CL=Proficient/Progressing, Focus School LUDLOW INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

525 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016, (859) 261-8210, ludlow.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=842, PM=7.2%, A R = 9 5 . 3 % , ST R =1 5 / 1 , P PS = $ 1 0,6 65 , READ=40.3% elementary/54% middle,

Elementary • Maddux Elementary • Anderson High School • Summit Elementary • Sherwood Elementary

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Anderson High School • Summit Elementary • Sherwood Elementary • Turpin High School • Wilson

600 E. Main St., Warsaw, KY 41095, (859) 567-1820, gallatin.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=1,623, PM=12.4%, AR=94.4%, STR=16/1, PPS=$10,166, READ=49.3% elementary/34.8% middle, MATH=39% elementary/27.4% middle, EOC Algebra II=23.9%, ACT=18.2, GR=89.9%, OS=64.4, PR=57, CL=Needs Improvement

GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS

MATH=57.8% elementary/51.2% middle, EOC English II=61%, EOC Algebra II=43.7%, ACT=20.7, GR=93.5%, OS=7 1.4, PR=92, CL=Distinguished/Progressing

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LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL

MATH=46.4% elementary/34.1% middle, EOC English II=49.5%, EOC Algebra II=32.9%, ACT=19.5, GR=91.4%, OS=67.5, PR=79, CL=Proficient

AR=96%, STR=15/1, PPS=$9,842, READ=64.3% elementary/74.6% middle, MATH=54.3% elementary/54.2% middle, EOC English II=77%, EOC Algebra II=56.1%, ACT=21.9, GR=97.9%, OS=76.4, PR=98, CL=Distinguished

PENDLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

515 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016, (859) 261-8211, ludlow.k12.ky.us GS=7–12, E=380, PM=6.3%, AR=94.6%, STR=14/1, PPS=$9,504, EOC English II=71.6%, EOC Algebra II=24.6%, ACT=20, GR=94.7%, OS=73.5, PR=84, CL=Proficient

WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL

2359 Hwy. 27 N., Falmouth, KY 41040, (859) 654-3355, pendleton.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=704, PM=2.3%, AR=94.1%, STR=16/1, PPS=$12,080, EOC English II=49.5%, EOC Algebra II=32.9%, ACT=19.5, GR=91.4%, OS=76.9, PR=94, CL=Distinguished

30 School Rd., Walton, KY 41094, (859) 4857 7 2 1 , w v. k y s c h o o l s . u s GS = 9 –1 2 , E = 4 89, PM=6.3%, AR=95.5%, STR=16/1, PPS=$9,594, EOC English II=77%, EOC Algebra II=56.1%, ACT = 2 1 .9, G R = 9 7.9 % , O S = 8 5 , P R = 9 9, CL=Distinguished

NEWPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

900 E. Sixth St., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 2923023, newportwildcats.org GS=9–12, E=395, PM=35.9%, AR=91.6%, STR=10/1, PPS=$15,474, EOC English II=34.7%, EOC Algebra II=22%, ACT = 1 6, G R = 9 2 . 3 % , OS = 6 6. 5 , P R = 49, CL=Needs Improvement/Progressing, Focus School/High Progress School PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

2525 Hwy. 27 N., Falmouth, KY 41040, (859) 6546911, pendleton.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=2,359, PM=5.3%, AR=95.1%, STR=17/1, PPS=$9,836, READ=46.6% elementary/47.1% middle,

101 W. Third St., Silver Grove, KY 41085, (859) 441-3894, s-g.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=169, PM=3%, AR=93.2%, STR=9/1, PPS=$16,953, READ=15.9% elementary/28.6% middle, MATH=15.9% elementary/25% middle, EOC English II=15.4%, EOC Algebra II=5.9%, ACT=15.6, GR=80%, OS=61.7, PR=38, CL=Needs Improvement, Focus District

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SILVER GROVE SCHOOL 101 W. Third St., Silver Grove, KY 41085, (859) 441-3873, s-g.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=52 (grades 9–12), PM=3%, AR=93.2%, STR=9/1, PPS=$18,911, EOC English II=15.4%, EOC Algebra II=5.9%, ACT=15.6, GR=80%, OS=72 (grades 9–12), PR=76 (grades 9–12), CL=Proficient (grades 9–12) WALTON-VERONA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

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CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 5955 Taylor Mill Rd., Covington, KY 41015, (859) 356-9201, ccsky.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=400, PM=11%, AR=98%, STR=11/1, PPS=$6,267, GR=100%, ACT=22.9, U=Yes, T=$6,160 elementary school; $6,630 middle school; $7,190 high school, SD=Accreditation from ACSI (Association of Christian School International) and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 11875 Taylor Mill Rd., Independence, KY 41051, (859) 356-7990, ccaky.org GS=Pre-K–12, U=Yes, T=$3,050–$3,650

CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 2048 Alexandria Pk., Highland Heights, KY 41076, (859) 491-9960, cornerstonemontessori. us GS=Pre-K–8, E=50, PM=12%, AR=95%, STR=12/1, U=No, T=$4,100–$4,900 half-day pre-K; $7,825 full-day pre-K–8, SD=American Montessori Society member DIOCESE OF COVINGTON SCHOOLS

1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 3921500, covingtondiocese.org

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1322 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Ft. Wright, KY 41011, (859) 261-0543, school.saintagnes.com GS=K–8, E=371, U=Yes, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

5313 Madison Pk., Independence, KY 41051, (859) 363-4314, saintceciliaschool.net GS=Pre-K–8, E=273, PM=5.5%, STR=15/1, PPS=$5,300, U=Yes, T=$3,977

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ST. ANTHONY ELEMENTARY 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015, (859) 4315987, saintanthonytaylormill.org/school GS=K–8, E=49, PM=.04%, AR=98%, STR=9/1, U=Yes, T=$4,280–$8,910

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL 1840 Jefferson Ave., Covington, KY 41014, (859) 2615564, staugustines.net GS=K–8, E=149, PM=28%, STR=15/1, PPS=$5,000, U=Yes, T=$2,875 in parish; $3,280 nonparish

1600 Dixie Hwy., Park Hills, KY 41011, (859) 4912247, covcath.org GS=9–12, E=604, STR=19/1, GR=100%, ACT=25.8, U=Yes, T=$7,040 in parish; $7,740 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; AdvancED Accreditation Commission; Southern Association of Colleges & Schools; National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA); Kentucky Non-Public School Commission

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BISHOP BROSSART HIGH SCHOOL 4 Grove St., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-2108, bishopbrossart.org GS=9–12, E=277, PM=4%, AR=97%, STR=12/1, PPS=$7,467, GR=100%, ACT=23.7, U=Yes, T=$6,290

BLESSED SACRAMENT 2407 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, (859) 331-3062, school.bssky.org GS=K–8, T=$2,140– $2,540 half-day kindergarten; $4,450–$5,420 full-day kindergarten; $4,450–$5,420 grades 1–8

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL 23 Roseford Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 572-2680, stcatherineofsiena.org GS=K–8, E=174, AR=95%, STR=16/1, GR=100%, U=Yes

21 E. 11th St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 291-7044, covingtonlatin.org GS=8–12, E=230, PM=11%, AR=100%, STR=9/1, PPS=$10,982, GR=100%, ACT=29.5, SAT=1876, U=Formal dress code, T=$10,275; $8,510 in parish, SD=Ranked by Cincinnati Magazine as one of the best private schools in the region; named to Cardinal Newman Society’s National Catholic Honor Roll in 2014–2015; National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ST. HENRY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL 3755 Scheben Dr., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 5250255, shdhs.org GS=9–12, E=538, PM=3%, AR=98%, STR=13/1, PPS=$8,500, GR=100%, ACT=26.4, U=Yes, T=$7,000 in parish; $8,000 nonparish

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] ST. HENRY SCHOOL 3825 Dixie Hwy., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 3422551, sthenryschool.net GS=Pre-K–8, E=318, STR=11/1, T=$1,561–$1,940 pre-K; $2,395– $3,992 kindergarten; $6,655 grades 1–8

HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3615 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015, (859) 5816599, holycrosselem.com GS=K–8, E=170, T=$4,300 in parish; $5,400 nonparish

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3617 Church St., Covington, KY 41015, (859) 4311335, hchscov.com GS=9–12, E=376, PM=11%, STR=12/1, PPS=$6,800, GR=100%, ACT=22.4, U=Yes, T=$6,131, SD=Accredited through AdvanceED/Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 338 E. 16th St., Covington, KY 41014, (859) 5810290, stbenedictcovington.com GS=K–8

HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 235 Division St., Bellevue, KY 41073, (859) 2916937, holytrinity-school.org GS=K–5, U=Yes, T=$3,795 in parish; $4,765 nonparish

HOLY TRINITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 840 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 292-0487, holytrinity-school.org GS=6–8, U=Yes, T=$3,795 in parish; $4,765 nonparish

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005, (859) 689-4303, ihm-ky.org GS=Pre-K–8

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 48 Needmore St., Walton, KY 41094, (859) 485-6444, sjawalton.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=168, PM=2%, AR=96%, STR=19/1, U=Yes, T=$4,950

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 6829 Four Mile Rd., Camp Springs, KY 41059, (859) 635-5652, stjosephcampspringsschool. com GS=Pre-K

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 4011 Alexandria Pk., Cold Spring, KY 41076, (859) 441-2025, stjosephcoldspring.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=430, U=Yes

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 2474 Lorraine Ave., Crescent Springs, KY 41017, (859) 578-2742, sjscrescent.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=350, PM=4%, AR=98%, STR=15/1, U=Yes, T=$4,725, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

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1130 Donaldson Hwy., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 371-8100, mqhschool.com GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$4,438 in parish; $5,990 nonparish

ST. MARY SCHOOL 9 S. Jefferson St., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-9539, saintmaryparish.com/school GS=PreK–8, T=$4,975 in parish; $5,980 nonparish (grades K–8)

NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 13 Carothers Rd., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 292-

0001, ncchs.com GS=9–12, E=347, PM=4%, AR=100%, STR=11/1, GR=100%, ACT=23.9, U=Dress code, T=$6,300, SD=Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; 76% of 2015 graduating class was offered collegiate scholarships exceeding $6.3 million; 19 Governor’s Scholar Program students over the last four years

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 1699 Hilton Dr., Park Hills, KY 41011, (859) 261-4300, ndapandas.org GS=9–12, E=590, STR=15/ 1, ACT=26, SAT=1773.1, U=Yes, T=$6,850 in parish; $7,550 nonparish

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 7303 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 6474070, stpaulschool.net GS=K–8, T=$5,595 in parish; $7,030 nonparish

STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL 2160 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007, (859) 635-4382, stspp.com GS=Pre-K– 8, T=$3,903 in parish; $4,594 nonparish (grades 1–8)

ST. PHILIP SCHOOL 1400 Mary Ingles Hwy., Melbourne, KY 41059, (859) 441-3423, stphilipky.org GS=K–8, T=$3,700–$4,100

ST. PIUS X SCHOOL 348 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 3414900, stpiusx.com/school GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$4,910 in parish; $5,410 nonparish

PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL 625 Pike St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 431-5153, popcov.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=121, PM=12%, AR=98%, STR=15/1, U=Yes, T=$5,300 grades 1–8

ST. THERESE SCHOOL 2516 Alexandria Pk., Southgate, KY 41071, (859) 441-0449, sainttherese.ws GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=In-parish families take part in stewardship program to donate to parish in lieu of tuition payments; $3,325 nonparish grades 1–8

ST. THOMAS SCHOOL 428 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 572-4641, sttschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=235, PM=8%, STR=17/1, PPS=$6,700, U=Yes, T=$4,512, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; Service Learning School of Contribution; Jefferson Medal in recognition of outstanding public service

VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017, (859) 331-6333, villamadonna.org GS=K–6, E=217, PM=5%, AR=98%, STR=8/1, U=Yes, T=$7,375 kindergarten; $8,725 grades 1–6, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; accredited by AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; accredited by the Kentucky Department of Education; School of Contribution

VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017, (859)

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] 331-6333, villamadonna.org GS=7–12, E=205, PM=5%, AR=98%, STR=9/1, GR=100%, ACT=28.9, U=Yes, T=$8,725 grades 7–8; $10,450 grades 9–12, SD=Two National Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence; AdvancEd, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation since 1921; Washington Post list of Most Challenging High Schools in America in 2014 and 2015

BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL One Bulldog Blvd., Batesville, IN 47006, (812) 9344384, batesville.k12.in.us/bhs GS=9–12, E=769, PM=6.6%, AR=96.7%, PPS=$10,025, ECA=83.9%, ACT=24, SAT=1025, GR=97.7%, LG=A FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

225 E. 10th St., Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4128, fccsc.k12.in.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,584, PM=1.7%, A R = 9 5 . 3 % , P PS = $ 9,7 1 2 , I ST E P = 47.9 % , ECA=54.7%, ACT=20, SAT=956, GR=93.5%, LG=B

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HERITAGE ACADEMY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 7216 U.S. Hwy. 42, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 525-0213, heritageacademy.hfcus.com GS=Pre-K–12

TRENT MONTESSORI 305 Park Ave., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 4913223, trentmontessori.com GS=Pre-K–K, E=60, PM=1%, STR=10/1, U=No, T=$4,350; $6,350 with extended care, SD=National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); accredited member of the North American Montessori Teachers Association (NAMTA); member of the Cincinnati Montessori Society (CMS); affiliated with Association Montessori International and American Montessori Society

ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 10310 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 371-9008, zionchristianacademy.com GS=PreK–5, T=$160–$350 per month

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I N D I A N A PU B L I C INDIANA PUBLIC KEY OF ABBREVIATIONS GS=Grades served E=Enrollment PM=Percent minority AR=Attendance rate STR=Student/ teacher ratio PPS=Per pupil spending ISTEP= Percent proficient on ISTEP exam ECA=Percent who passed end-of-course assessments ACT= Average ACT score SAT=Average SAT score GR=Graduation rate LG=Letter grade BATESVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

626 N. Huntersville Rd., P.O. Box 121, Batesville, IN 47006, (812) 934-2194, batesville.k12.in.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,181, PM=7.7%, AR=96.7%, PPS=$10,025, ISTEP=64.5%, ECA=83.9%, ACT=24, SAT=1025, GR=97.7%, LG=A

One Wildcat Ln., Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4101, fccsc.k12.in.us/fchs GS=9–12, E=872, PM=1.8%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$9,712, ECA=54.7%, ACT=20, SAT=956, GR=93.5%, LG=B LAWRENCEBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

300 Tiger Blvd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 5377201, lburg.k12.in.us GS=K–12, E=2,028, PM=10.4%, AR=95.4%, PPS=$10,385, ISTEP=55.3%, ECA=61.6%, ACT=21, SAT=954, GR=98.6%, LG=B

LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL 100 Tiger Blvd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 5377219, lburg.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=622, PM=9.2%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$10,385, ECA=61.6%, ACT=21, SAT=954, GR=98.6%, LG=B RISING SUN-OHIO COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

110 S. Henrietta St., Rising Sun, IN 47040, (812) 438-2655, risingsun.k12.in.us GS=K–12, E=757,

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PM=3.7%, AR=97.3%, PPS=$10,861, ISTEP=36%, ECA=63.8%, ACT=22, SAT=992, GR=95.3%, LG=C

576-4811, echs.sunmandearborn.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=1,305, PM=3.2%, AR=95.5%, PPS=$10,593, ECA=77.2%, ACT=22, SAT=1014, GR=94%, LG=A

RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL 120 S. Henrietta St., Rising Sun, IN 47040, (812) 438-2652, risingsun.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=229, PM=4.4%, AR=96.7%, PPS=$10,861, ECA=63.8%, ACT=22, SAT=992, GR=95.3%, LG=B SOUTH DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

6109 Squire Pl., Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 926-2090, sdcsc.k12.in.us GS=K–12, E=2,590, PM=4.2%, AR=95.8%, PPS=$10,249, ISTEP=50.6%, ECA=61.4%, ACT=21, SAT=998, GR=90.2%, LG=B

SOUTH DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL 5770 Highlander Dr., Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 9263772, sdcsc.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=916, PM=3.3%, AR=95%, PPS=$10,249, ECA=61.4%, ACT=21, SAT=998, GR=90.2%, LG=B SUNMAN-DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

One Trojan Pl., Suite B, St. Leon, IN 47012, (812) 623-2291, sunmandearborn.k12.in.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,868, PM=3.9%, AR=95.6%, PPS=$10,593, ISTEP=59.2%, ECA=77.2%, ACT=22, SAT=1014, GR=94%, LG=A

EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL One Trojan Pl., Suite A, St. Leon, IN 47012, (812)

PM=7%, AR=97%, STR=15/1, U=Yes, T=$3,380, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

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INDIA NA PRIVATE / RELIGIOUS INDIANA PRIVATE KEY OF ABBREVIATIONS GS=Grades served E=Enrollment PM=Percent minority AR=Attendance rate STR=Student/ teacher ratio PPS=Per pupil spending ACT=ACT average score SAT=SAT average score GR=Graduation rate U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition SD=School designation or accreditation

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY 9788 N. Dearborn Rd., Guilford, IN 47022, (812) 6232631, allsaintscatholic.net/school GS=Pre-K–8, E=130, PM=1%, STR=10/1, U=Yes, T=$2,650 in parish; $4,250 nonparish, SD=Received an A letter grade from the Indiana Department of Education

211 4th St., Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 926-1558, mystmarys.com GS=K–8, U=Yes, T=$3,567 in parish; $6,230 nonparish

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 275 High St., Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4961, sms.mamboschools.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=250, AR=95.8%

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman, IN 47041, (812) 623-2348, stnicholas-sunman.org GS=K–8, T=$5,300

OLDENBURG ACADEMY 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg, IN 47036, (812) 9344440, oldenburgacademy.org GS=9–12, E=214, PM=7%, AR=100%, STR=12/ 1, GR=100%, ACT=25, SAT=1640, U=Yes, T=$8,200, SD=4star school; received an A letter grade from the Indiana Department of Education

ST. LAWRENCE SCHOOL 524 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 537-3690, stlschool.com GS=K–8, E=117, PM=9%, AR=97%, STR=20/ 1, PPS=$5,300, U=Yes, T=$3,470, SD=2006 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 17 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville, IN 47006, (812) 934-3310, st.louisschool.org GS=K–8, E=352,

EVERY EFFORT WAS MADE TO GATHER INFORMATION AND ENSURE ITS ACCURACY. DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OR DISTRICT FOR THE MOST UP-TODATE INFORMATION.

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[COLLEGE GUIDE ]

THE INS AND OUTS OF

SAVING FOR A HIGHER EDUCATION

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» SIMPLY PUT, COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE. AND THE NUMBERS aren’t shrinking. It’s important now more than ever to consider options when saving for your child’s college education. We talked to market executive John Nicholson of Merrill Lynch to go over the fundamentals you’ll need to know when you’re ready to begin the savings process.

WHE N AND WHE R E TO STAR T “It’s best to begin with a goal in mind,” Nicholson says. “Some parents want to fund tuition only; others want to be able to provide not only tuition, but room and board as well. What goals do the parents have in mind? Are they willing to fully fund private school?

Would they rather plan for an average in-state tuition rate?”

WHAT YOU NE E D TO KNOW ABOUT A 529 PLAN In a nutshell, a Section 529 collegeinvesting plan is a tax-advantaged way to fund higher education expenses. Nicholson notes that the earnings portion of a withdrawal is federal income tax-free as long as withdrawals are used for qualified higher education expenses. Qualified expenses include tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, computers, software, and others. However, non-qualified expenses are subject to taxation, plus an additional fee.

OTHE R S AVI NG OPTI ONS UNIFORM TR ANSFERS TO MINORS ACT (UTMA): A UTMA is an account in which a custodian holds money or other property that has been gifted or transferred to a minor. Nicholson says that unlike a 529, there are no restrictions on the use of the funds except that funds may only be paid to or for the benefit of the named minor. The custodian controls the account until the minor reaches the vesting age. At that point, the custodian has the responsibility of transferring the assets to the minor. Once a gift or transfer is made, the named minor cannot be changed.

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COVERDELL EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT (ESA): “An ESA is a tax-advantaged way to fund the qualified elementary, secondary, and/or higher education expenses of a designated beneficiary—formerly known as the education IRA,” Nicholson says. “There are eligibility requirements based on a person’s modified adjusted gross income as well as a maximum annual contribution of $2,000. Neither 529s or UTMAs have eligibility requirements and the maximum contributions for 529s and UTMAs are much higher.”

MY THS AND MI S CONCE PTI O NS ABOUT THE S AVI NG S PR OC ESS “Many people don’t account for the impact inflation has when planning to pay for a future education,” Nicholson says. “Education costs have outpaced normal costs of goods over the last several decades. Tuition for a person born today is going to cost much more than the current cost. This is why having education savings vehicles in diversified investments will help combat the effects of inflation.”

WHAT YOU S HOULD NOT DO Don’t rely on your child getting a fullride scholarship. “It’s hard to predict if your child is going to get a full ride,” Nicholson says.“What if they get into their dream school with no aid, but get a full ride to a less desirable school? Have a conversation about these decisions.”

It’s never too late to start saving, however, planning can be complex.

Nicholson says it’s important to sit down with a qualified professional to help navigate the complexities of saving for college. There is not a one-sizefits-all approach.

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Student/Faculty Ratio: 12/1, Tuition: $37,650 plus one-time $400 matriculation fee, Room and Board: $10,990

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 110 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403, (419) 372-2478, bgsu.edu » Year Founded: 1910, Total Enrollment: 19,000, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200, Graduate Degrees: 54, Doctoral Degrees: 17, Student/Faculty Ratio: 20/1, In-state Tuition: $9,096, Out-of-state Tuition: $16,632, Room and Board: $4,345–$5,868

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE 1011 Glendale Milford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215, (513) 771-2424, brownmackie.edu/cincinnati » Year Founded: 2003, Total Enrollment: 635, Undergraduate Degrees: 6, Tuition: Varies by program

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106, (216) 368-2000, case.edu » Year Founded: 1826, Total Enrollment: More than 10,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 95, Graduate Degrees: 56, Doctoral Degrees: 51, Student/Faculty Ratio: 11/1, Tuition: $44,156, Room and Board: $13,850

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY 1400 Brush Row Rd., Wilberforce, OH 45384, (937) 376-6348, centralstate.edu » Year Founded: 1887, Undergraduate Degrees: 38, Tuition: $6,370, Room and Board: $9,644

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help you get started with College Guide 2016, a compilation of some of the stats for colleges and universities around the region and in nearby states.

ANTONELLI COLLEGE 124 E. Seventh St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 2414338, antonellicollege.edu/campuses/cincinnati » Year Founded: 1947, Total Enrollment: 200, Undergraduate Degrees: 9, Tuition: Varies by program

ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 1212 Jackson St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 5626262, artacademy.edu » Year Founded: 1869, Total Enrollment: 220, Undergraduate Degrees: 6 (various degree focuses available), Graduate Degrees: 1 (various degree focuses available), Student/Faculty Ratio: 9/1, Tuition: $28,252 plus fees, Room and Board: $6,000

ART INSTITUTE OF OHIO-CINCINNATI 8845 Governors Hill Dr. Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 833-2400, artinstitutes.edu/cin cinnati » Year Founded: 2004, Total Enrollment: 519, Undergraduate Degrees: 15, Tuition: Varies by program, Room and Board: $1,825 per term

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THE ATHENAEUM OF OHIO 6616 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 233-2223, athenaeum.edu » Year Founded: 1829, Total Enrollment: 235, Graduate Degrees: 5, Student/Faculty Ratio: 8/1, Tuition: $550/credit hour, $225/audit hour, $125/audit hour senior citizens

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 47306, (765) 289-1241, cms.bsu.edu » Year Founded: 1918, Total Enrollment: More than 21,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 190, Graduate Degrees: 100, Doctoral Degrees: 15, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $7,698 plus fees, Out-of-state Tuition: $23,472 plus fees, Room and Board: $8,715

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY 2001 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205, (502) 272-8131, bellarmine.edu » Year Founded: 1950, Total Enrollment: 3,609, Undergraduate Degrees: 69, Graduate Degrees: 13, Doctoral Degrees: 5,

2700 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45204, (513) 244-8100, ccuniversity.edu » Year Founded: 1924, Total Enrollment: 840, Undergraduate Degrees: 7, Graduate Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 13/1, Tuition: $5,670/semester, Room and Board: $3,430

CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MORTUARY SCIENCE 645 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 761-2020, ccms.edu » Year Founded: 1882, Undergraduate Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 15/1, Tuition: $17,625–$23,250

CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3520 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45223, (513) 569-1500, cincinnatistate.edu » Year Founded: 1969, Total Enrollment: 11,100, Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: More than 100, Student/ Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $148.64/ credit hour, Out-of-state Tuition: $297.28/credit hour for nonresidents

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475, (859) 622-1000, eku.edu » Year Founded: 1906, Total Enrollment: More than 16,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 114, Graduate Degrees: 43, Student/Faculty Ratio: 17/1, In-state Tuition: $8,520, Out-ofstate Tuition: $18,010, Room and Board: $8,360

GATEWAY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE 500 Technology Way, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 441-4500, gateway.kctcs.edu » Year Founded: 1997, Total Enrollment: More than 4,800, Undergraduate Degrees: 32, Student/Faculty Ratio: 17/1, In-state Tuition: $147/credit hour; applies

[COLLEGE GUIDE ] to tri-state area residents, Out-of-state Tuition: $294/credit hour for out-of-state students from contiguous counties; $515/credit hour for all other out-of-state students

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-2743, gscollege.edu » Year Founded: 1896, Total Enrollment: 387, Undergraduate Degrees: 3, Student/Faculty Ratio: 8/1, Tuition: $512/credit hour plus fees (2015–2016)

GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES 3254 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 771-8925, greatoaks.com » Year Founded: 1970, Total Enrollment: More than 500, Certificates: 15, Student/Faculty Ratio: 24/1, Tuition: Varies by program

INDIANA UNIVERSITY– BLOOMINGTON 107 S. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405, (812) 855-4848, iub.edu » Year Founded: 1820, Total Enrollment: 38,364, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200, Graduate Degrees: More than 200, Doctoral Degrees: More than 100, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition: $10,388, Out-ofstate Tuition: $33,740, Room and Board: $9,794

INDIANA UNIVERSITY– PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202, (317) 274-5555, iupui.edu » Year Founded: 1969, Total Enrollment: More than 30,000, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 220, Graduate Degrees: More than 100, Doctoral Degrees: 34, Student/ Faculty Ratio: 17/1, In-state Tuition: $266.95/ credit hour, Out-of-state Tuition: $30,065, Room and Board: $11,470

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953, (859) 468-6498, indwes.edu » Year Founded: 1920, Total Enrollment: 3,018, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 80, Graduate Degrees: 38, Doctoral Degrees: 5, Student/Faculty Ratio: 15/1, Tuition: $25,346, Room and Board: $8,148

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 9286 Schulze Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 881-3601, indwes.edu/cincinnati/ » Year Founded: 1985, Total Enrollment: More than 10,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 6, Graduate Degrees: 4, Student/Faculty Ratio: 11/1, Tuition: Varies by program

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY 800 E. Summit St., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 6723000, kent.edu » Year Founded: 1910, Total Enrollment: More than 26,461, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200, Graduate Degrees: 50, Doctoral Degrees: 23, Student/Faculty Ratio: 21/1, In-state Tuition: $10,012, Out-of-state Tuition: $18,212, Room and Board: $10,334

MARIAN UNIVERSITY 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46222, (317) 955-6000, marian.edu » Year Founded: 1937, Total Enrollment: 2,750, Undergraduate Degrees: 41, Graduate Degrees: 15, Doctoral Degrees: 1, Student/Faculty Ratio: 15/1, In-state Tuition: $31,500, Room and Board: $9,720

MIAMI UNIVERSITY HAMILTON 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 785-3000, regionals.miamioh.edu » Year Founded: 1968, Total Enrollment: 3,030, Undergraduate Degrees: 13, Student/Faculty Ratio: 20/1, In-state Tuition: $2,385/semester, Out-of-state Tuition: $7,023/semester

MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD 501 E. High St., Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 529-1809, miamioh.edu » Year Founded: 1809, Total Enrollment: More than 16,000, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 100, Graduate Degrees: More than 60, Doctoral Degrees: 12, Student/Faculty Ratio: 18/1, In-state Tuition: $14,233, Out-of-state Tuition: $31,538, Room and Board: $11,644

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY 40351, (606) 783-2221, moreheadstate.edu » Year Founded: 1887, Total Enrollment: More than 11,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 143, Graduate Degrees: 70, Doctoral Degrees: 3, Student/Faculty Ratio: 18/1, In-state Tuition: $8,098, Out-of-state Tuition: $12,147, Room and Board: $7,550

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY 5701 Delhi Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45223, (513) 2444200, msj.edu » Year Founded: 1920, Total Enrollment: More than 2,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 46, Graduate Degrees: 8, Doctoral Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 12/1, Tuition: $26,500, Room and Board: $4,900–$6,960

MT. VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 800 Martinsburg Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH 43050, (740) 392-6868, mvnu.edu » Year Founded: 1968, Total Enrollment: 2,131, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 100, Graduate Degrees: 12, Student/ Faculty Ratio: 14/1, Tuition: $25,498, Room and Board: $7,260

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1 Louie B Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, KY 41099, (859) 572-5100, nku.edu » Year Founded: 1968, Total Enrollment: 14,720, Undergraduate Degrees: 67, Graduate Degrees: 24, Doctoral Degrees: 3, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $4,368/semester (also for qualifying counties in

Ohio), Indiana residents: $4,404/semester, Cincinnati metro area residents: $6,600/semester, Out-of-state Tuition: $8,736/semester, Room and Board: $8,768/semester

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY 525 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810, (419) 772-2000, onu.edu » Year Founded: 1871, Total Enrollment: 3,238, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 90, Graduate Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 11/1, Tuition: $30,455 average, Room and Board: $10,610–$11,050

OHIO UNIVERSITY 1 Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 5931000, ohio.edu » Year Founded: 1804, Total Enrollment: 23,701, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 250, Graduate Degrees: 50, Doctoral Degrees: 25, Student/Faculty Ratio: 18/1, In-state Tuition: $5,774/semester, Out-of-state Tuition: $10,256/semester, Room and Board: $11,934 per year

OTTERBEIN COLLEGE 1 S. Grove St., Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 8903000, otterbein.edu » Year Founded: 1847, Total Enrollment: 3,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 73, Graduate Degrees: 8, Student/Faculty Ratio: 11/1, Tuition: $31,424, Room and Board: $9,662

PURDUE UNIVERSITY 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, (765) 494-4600, purdue.edu » Year Founded: 1869, Total Enrollment: 36,616, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200, Graduate Degrees: More than 100, Doctoral Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 12/1, In-state Tuition: $10,002, Out-of-state Tuition: $28,804, Room and Board: $10,030

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSEVIEW CAMPUS CENTER—MASON 5386 Courseview Dr., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 3391212, sinclair.edu/courseview/ » Year Founded: 1887, Courseview Campus in Mason opened in 2007, Total Enrollment: More than 1,000, Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: More than 50, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition: $146.28/credit hour, Out-of-state Tuition: $282.40/credit hour

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[COLLEGE GUIDE ] SPALDING UNIVERSITY 845 S. Third St., Louisville, KY 40203, (502) 5859911, spalding.edu » Year Founded: 1814, Total Enrollment: 2,500, Student/Faculty Ratio: 14/1, Undergraduate Degrees: 30, Graduate Degrees: 10, Doctorate Degrees: 3, Tuition: $775/credit hour (except courses in Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy), Room And Board: $3,900–$4,450/semester

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY– COLUMBUS 281 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-6446, osu.edu » Year Founded: 1870, Total Enrollment: 58,663, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 175, Graduate Degrees: 115, Doctoral Degrees: More than 90, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition: $10,037, Out-of-state Tuition: $27,365, Room and Board: $11,666

Mount St. Joseph University

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE— DAYTON 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45402, (800) 315-3000, sinclair.edu » Year Founded: 1887, Total Enrollment: More than 24,000, Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: More than 220, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition: $99.03/credit hour for Montgomery County residents, $146.28/credit hour for other Ohio residents, Out-of-state Tuition: $282.40/ credit hour

SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 100 Hobart Dr., Hillsboro, OH 45133, (937) 3933431, sscc.edu » Year Founded: 1975, Total Enrollment: More than 2,500, Degrees: Offers associate’s degrees, certificate programs, continuing education courses, workforce development training, community initiatives, and more on four campuses throughout southwestern Ohio, Tuition: Varies by program; among the lowest in the state of Ohio

MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis

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THOMAS MORE COLLEGE 333 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-5800, thomasmore.edu » Year Founded: 1921, Total Enrollment: More than 1,700, Undergraduate Degrees: 43, Graduate Degrees: 4, Student/Faculty Ratio: 15/1, Tuition: $14,025 plus fees, Room and Board: $3,385–$4,370

TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 300 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508, (859) 233-8300, transy.edu » Year Founded: 1780, Total Enrollment: 1,158, Undergraduate Degrees: 40, Student/Faculty Ratio: 11/1, Tuition: $34,370, Room and Board: $9,560

Indy’s Premier Catholic University DEVELOPING LEADERS Marian University uniquely combines Catholic Franciscan values and experiential learning into our curriculum, providing our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and character that prepare them for leadership positions in their chosen career.

• Ranked #24 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Midwest Colleges.

• Ranked #45 in the Midwest and #8 in Indiana for “Best Bang for your Buck” according to Washington Monthly.

• More than 99 percent of students receive institutional grants and scholarships, making private education affordable.

• Just a short, two-hour drive from Cincinnati.

www.marian.edu Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.

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• We’re developing transformational leaders in: Science Business Public Service Health Care Education Ministry

UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY 440 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 8616400, myunion.edu » Year Founded: 1964, Total Enrollment: 1,391, Undergraduate Degree Programs: 10, Graduate Degree Programs: 2, Doctoral Degree Programs: 1, Tuition: $500/credit hour plus fees

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 2600 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45221, (513) 556-1100, uc.edu » Year Founded: 1819, Total Enrollment: 44,000, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200, Graduate Degrees: More than 250, Doctoral Degrees: 84, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $11,000 plus fees, Out-of-state Tuition: $26,334 plus fees, Room and Board: $10,750–$12,160

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, (937) 2291000, udayton.edu » Year Founded: 1850, Total Enrollment: 8,529, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 80, Graduate Degrees: More than 50, Doctoral Degrees: 12, Student/Faculty Ratio: 14/1, Tuition: $35,247, Room and Board: $16,000

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 410 Administration Dr., Lexington, KY 40508, (859) 257-9000, uky.edu » Year Founded: 1865, Total Enrollment: 22,223, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 100, Graduate Degrees: 120, Doctoral Degrees: 61, Student/Faculty Ratio: 18/1, In-state Tuition: $10,936, Out-of-state Tuition: $24,268, Room and Board: $9,086

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 500 S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 852-

5555, louisville.edu » Year Founded: 1798, Total Enrollment: More than 22,000, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 80, Graduate Degrees: 80, Doctoral Degrees: 40, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $10,542, Out-of-state Tuition: $24,848, Room and Board: $7,942

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME 112 N. Notre Dame Ave., Notre Dame, IN 46556, (574) 631-5000, nd.edu » Year Founded: 1842, Total Enrollment: More than 12,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 75, Graduate Degrees: More than 50, Doctoral Degrees: 26, Student/Faculty Ratio: 10/1, Tuition: $48,530, Room and Board: $9,700

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101, (270) 745-0111, wku.edu » Year Founded: 1906, Total Enrollment: More than 20,068, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 170, Graduate Degrees: More than 80, Doctoral Degrees: 4, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition: $4,741, Out-of-state Tuition: $12,066, Room and Board: $3,265–$4,030

WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY 1055 N. Bickett Rd., Wilberforce, OH 45384, (937) 376-2911, wilberforce.edu » Year Founded: 1856, Total Enrollment: More than 450, Undergraduate Degrees: 20, Graduate Degrees: 1, Tuition: $12,020, Room and Board: $4,270–$6,726

WILMINGTON COLLEGE 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH 45177, (800) 341-9318, wilmington.edu » Year Founded: 1870,

Total Enrollment: 1,200, Undergraduate Degrees: 27, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, Tuition: $24,300 plus fees, Room and Board: $9,600

WILMINGTON COLLEGE BLUE ASH Suite 100, 9987 Carver Rd., Blue Ash, OH 45242, (513) 793-1337, wilmington.edu/cincinnati/blueash » Year Founded: 1986, Total Enrollment: 80, Undergraduate Degrees: 7, Student/Faculty Ratio: 8/1, Tuition: $455/credit hour

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435, (937) 775-3333, wright.edu » Year Founded: 1967, Total Enrollment: More than 13,628, Undergraduate Degrees: 91, Graduate Degrees: 67, Doctoral Degrees: 10, Student/Faculty Ratio: 22/1, In-state Tuition: $8,730, Out-of-state Tuition: $17,098, Room and Board: $9,304

XAVIER UNIVERSITY 3800 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45207, (513) 745-3000, xavier.edu » Year Founded: 1831, Total Enrollment: 6,285, Undergraduate Degrees: 90, Graduate Degrees: 31, Doctoral Degrees: 3, Student/Faculty Ratio: 12/1, Tuition: $17,025/semester; $17,525/semester for business majors, Room and Board: $11,380/year

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