School Score

Below average

38/100

Cincinnati, Ohio · 2022-23

Cincinnati Public Schools

Serving 35,877 students in 65 schools, Cincinnati Public Schools tracks near US averages. Math: 19% · Reading: 28% · Graduation: 80%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

19%

District-wide

↓ 7.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

28%

District-wide

↓ 1.0% vs US

Graduation rate

80%

4-year

Enrollment

35,877

65 schools

Cincinnati proficiency

19% / 28%

"Cincinnati Public Schools students reached 19% math proficiency and 28% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 27% / 30% state averages."

Source: NCES + Ohio DOE

Graduation rate

80%

"Cincinnati Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 80%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$16,800

"Cincinnati Public Schools spends $16,800 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Cincinnati Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Cincinnati Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

19%

here

27%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 27%

Reading proficiency

28%

here

30%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 3%

Graduation rate

80%

here

87%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 8%

Student-teacher ratio

14.2:1

here

17.2:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

100%

here

47.1%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Cincinnati Public Schools

Notable schools in this district we track.

1
Walnut Hills High School
Grades 7-12 · magnet · 3,050 students
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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Cincinnati Public Schools a good school district?▾

Cincinnati Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 38/100 (D, Below average). It tracks near US averages, with 19% math and 28% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?▾

Cincinnati Public Schools operates 65 public schools serving 35,877 students in and around Cincinnati, Ohio.

What is Cincinnati Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Cincinnati Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 80%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Cincinnati Public Schools spend per student?▾

Cincinnati Public Schools spends approximately $16,800 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Cincinnati Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Cincinnati Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.