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Power Schools

Learn about some of the creative and innovative ways area schools are leveraging technology to enhance education.

The controversy over Common Core is dying down just as an uproar over testing heats up.

How do sports teams at local schools match up with the rest of the state? Find out which programs have won the most titles.

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TAKING THE LEAD Cincinnati Country Day School recently hired a new head of school, Anthony T.T. Jaccaci, to take over for departing Robert P. Macrae. Jaccaci, a Harvard and Tufts graduate and former executive principal at Shanghai’s YK Pao School, has more than 17 years of teaching and administrative experience.

How Does Your Garden Grow? » HOW DO YOU GET KIDS TO LIKE THEIR VEGGIES? If you ask Adam Beard, science teacher at Wyoming City Schools’ Vermont Elementary, you start a garden program that involves students in the entire growing process, from researching the soil and adding worms to planting, tending, and harvesting. But Beard’s gardening curriculum isn’t just about growing basil and bell peppers. The program—now in its third year and growing like, well, a weed—also supports education abroad by raising money at a community meal and Harvest Festival to fund a sister school in Sierra Leone.

“We call it ‘Growing Seeds of Hope,’” Beard says. “We’ve been able to renovate an old building [in Sierra Leone] to turn it into a school, buy computers, set up Internet access, supply electricity, pay for the school to be licensed, and help pay for supplies like paper and pencils.”— B A I H L E Y G R A N D I S O N

3 Wyoming’s three elementary schools— Vermont, Hilltop, and Elm—all participate, meaning there are about 641 K–fourth graders involved.

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$ When they started the program, they had only two garden plots and 60 square feet of space.

This year, they have 26 plots covering 300 square feet of space, and they are adding a 300-square-foot Habitat Garden Research Center at Vermont Elementary, where students will be able to learn more about butterfly, herb, flower, hummingbird, and pollinator gardens.

The students work with a professional chef each year to create a meal for the Harvest Festival from the produce they’ve grown. On the menu this year: stir-fry and salad.

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“We are looking to do even more [meals] this fall when we harvest in September,” Beard says.

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» THE WEST CLERMONT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is merging its two high schools, Glen Este and Amelia, into one school in 2017. The new mega-school, West Clermont, will be able to accommodate 2,400 students when it’s complete, making it one of the largest high schools in Ohio.

For the athletics programs at Glen Este and Amelia, the merger presents some tricky challenges.

Which athletic conference will West Clermont compete in? Amelia competes in the Southern Buckeye Athletic and Academic Conference, while Glen Este is part of the Eastern Cincinnati Conference. According to West Clermont Superintendent Keith Kline, the new school has applied for admission into the Eastern Cincinnati Conference for the 2017–’18 school year. They expect a decision from the ECC board by April.

Which coaches will stay? As of yet, that’s undecided.“As we get closer to the merger, we plan to establish a process to interview and select coaches for the new high school,” Kline says.

Who will decide the school colors and mascot? A committee of students, teachers, administrators, and parents set the criteria for both the new mascot and colors. Individuals submitted their suggestions on the district’s website earlier this year. The committee will meet to select the top three or four mascot and color choices, and release that short list to the entire student body again for their input. The Board of Education will formally approve and announce the new mascot/ colors. By the time you read this, the process will likely be complete.

Which sports will be offered? A larger school means better depth for all sports. Kline says West Clermont will have all the sports currently available at Glen Este and Amelia, and hopes they’ll also be able to add others like lacrosse, gymnastics, and boys volleyball.

How will athletic records and memorabilia be preserved/displayed? A History and Traditions Committee—made up of former and current students, staff members, community members, and athletic directors—will begin meeting next fall to determine how to honor Amelia and Glen Este High Schools’ history and traditions in the new school. — B . G . .

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X To combat rising levels of apathy and absenteeism in the classroom, a new 2015 initiative aims to leverage students’ interest in music to reinforce the importance of staying in school.

Called Music Industry Leadership, the Usherled elective exposes students to more than 30 careers within the music industry—including copyright law, marketing, sound, and lighting—and reinforces why each requires the foundation of a good education.

“Usher himself had decided he wanted to provide students with opportunities that allowed them to have career exploration,” says Michelle Clapsaddle of the Hamilton County Education Service Center.

A “blended” model that combines faceto-face classroom instruction with independent online learning, the course is available at Deer Park Junior/ Senior High School, Norwood High School, Reading High School, Finneytown High School, and the Learning Center at North Norwood.

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It’s because technology is part of us. Intertwined in the way we work, live, exercise, and socialize. As crucial to daily functioning as food and air. And because it’s only getting more pervasive (you’ve checked your Facebook feed since reading this, haven’t you?), our schools are embracing the importance of instructing students to live with technological acuity—and starting them early.

The programs below are just a sampling of the creative, innovative, and effective ways Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky schools are leveraging technology to enhance students’ education. You might want to put your phone on silent for this.

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The field of engineering is uniquely impacted by the ever-evolving tides of technology, but students at Oak Hills High School are well positioned to be ahead of the curve.

The school has one of approximately 3,000 teams nationwide that participate in the annual First Robotics Competition, a team-based robot-building competition. Over the course of four years, the Oak Hills High School team has grown from a four-person club to a 30-student class of juniors and seniors.

“It’s not a traditional classroom setting,” says Engineering Instructor Dan Boles, noting that the class attracts students with a wide range of field-related interests. Students get their hands on advanced disciplines such as code writing, 3D printing, and computer programming—even Skyping with manufacturers.

“The program uses a lot of real-world engineering applications,” Boles says. “The students are experiencing things that they normally wouldn’t see until college or on their first job.”

Recognizing that much of the population communicates via social media, Sycamore Community Schools established a Twitter Team to interact with students and parents on a more casual and accessible platform.

Sharing the @SycamoreSchools handle are more than 10 designated staff members (including principals and central office staff) who collectively post multiple tweets per day—anything from snow day alerts and sports updates to in-classroom photos and video clips.

Students have been remarkably responsive to the Twitter feed, says Chief Information Officer Melinda Briggs, with the handle receiving several mentions and retweets each day. Many students even use the platform to ask questions and seek information from administrators.

Along with enhanced communication, Briggs says the Twitter interaction also reinforces to students the responsibility of being a good “digital citizen” and “thinking before you tweet.”

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“Blended learning” is an educational buzzword that means face-to-face classroom instruction integrated with student-guided computer learning. The model has many applications, and Cincinnati Public Schools is using it to bring Advanced Placement courses to students in seven high schools who would not otherwise have the opportunity to engage in college-level coursework.

The program started in 2014 with one class: AP Human Geography. A designated teacher conducts one inperson class per week at each participating school. On days the teacher is not at their school, students continue the coursework independently online.

Initially, the program was estimated to attract 50 students, but 90 signed up. The program has been so successful that it is expanding fivefold next year to include four AP classes that will accommodate 500 students.

Participating schools are Woodward Career Technical High School, Western Hills University High School, Oyler Community Learning Center, James N. Gamble Montessori High School, Aiken High School, Taft Hig h School, and Hug hes STEM High School.

It is said that the best way to learn is to teach, and that’s exactly the philosophy behind Highlands High School’s student-run IT help desk.

Managed by students, for students, the help desk has a staff of 16 who are scheduled by class period to be available for other students’ dropin technology problems. Specifically, MacBook Air problems.

Th is yea r, Hig h la nds Midd le School—located on the same campus as Highlands High School—underwent what high school principal Brian Robinson calls a “digital conversion” in which all students now have a personal MacBook Air laptop computer for classroom use. With more devices, of course, came a greater need for maintenance support. And the help desk was born.

Help desk workers assist with troubleshooting, rebooting, loaner machines, and anything else the middle schoolers might need. Though the program was just implemented this year, Robinson hopes it will expand next year when the high school incorporates its own laptop program.

“One of the biggest changes in education is a real hyper-focus on teaching students to be active learn-

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(Left to right) A high schooler provides IT assistance at the help desk at Highlands High School; students work with the 3D printer at Cincinnati Country Day School; a member of the robotics team at Oak Hills High School checks wiring.

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in their hands in fairly short order,” Baker says.

And it’s not just for science and engineering applications. Baker notes that the technology also has powerful possibilities for creative arts programs. “Our school is being used as a prototype for other schools,” he says.

“We want to be the lab for 3D printing in education.”

T ECHNOLOGY DEMONST RAT ION CLASSROOM S ers, where they have to drive a lot of their own curriculum and move in a direction that interests them,” Robinson says. “The best way to do that is to provide real-world problems they have to solve.”

3 D P RINTING In recent years, 3D printing technology has found fascinating applications in virtually every industry—medical and automotive to fashion design and aeronautics. Making the (rather expensive) technology more accessible at an educational level is what Cincinnati Country Day School hopes to accomplish in its partnership with the Polar 3D company, which began at the beginning of the 2014 school year.

The program, serving as a pilot for future 3D printing programs, challenges CCDS students to solve problems by first designing a solution through software and then printing a tangible version of the solution to evaluate.

Director of Technology Rob Baker calls 3D printing a “huge pedagogical advantage” because students are able to see their theoretical solutions come to life and make physical adjustments accordingly. “It’s very powerful to have an idea, and it’s even more powerful to have an idea and hold it

It is a teacher’s responsibility to guide students in the ways of new technology, but what if that teacher isn’t adequately up-to-date herself?

Enter demonstration classrooms, a new teacher-to-teacher model implemented by Cincinnati Public Schools in 2014.

Six demonstration classrooms— equipped with multiple state-of-theart technology tools—are located throughout the district in various grades and subjects, including Rockdale Academy, John P. Parker School, Chase Elementary School, Oyler School, Western Hills University High School, and Withrow University High School.

The demonstration classrooms are working classrooms, staffed by fulltime teachers who serve as “coaches” and welcome other teachers to observe their technology in action on a halfday basis. The coaches then spend a half-day working alongside the observing teacher in her own classroom to help implement the new technology.

“We have a diverse teaching force,” says Director of the Public Affairs Department Janet Walsh, explaining that some teachers in the district are “digital natives” who take to technology quickly while others are “digital immigrants” who are less confident

about embracing technology in the classroom.

“Some teachers are very fearful of technology simply because they don’t know what it looks like to incorporate it into their classroom, so we give them that picture,” says Sarah Trimble-Oliver, interim chief information officer. “It’s a new take on professional development and training. It’s very hands-on.”

BLEND ED LEA R NING IN T HE IN N ER C IT Y As the recipient of a game-changing grant awarded to just six schools in the nation this year, St. Joseph Catholic School in Queensgate—offering pre-K through eighth grade education—has become the first school in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati to fully implement blended learning.

“Being that we’re an inner city Catholic school, many of the kids do not have a large amount of exposure to technology as we know it,” says Principal Dionne Partee of the learning model that combines independent computer-based learning with traditional classroom instruction. “To be able to provide that for our scholars has been tremendous.”

The program’s technology allows for instantaneous assessment of a student’s performance on a particular lesson. Teachers can more easily and measurably track students’ progress and adjust individual instruction accordingly. Not only does the model help keep tabs on students who might be lagging behind, but it also brings awareness of students who might be ready for more challenging coursework.

“It’s exciting for them to see their achievement right away,” Partee says.

“The whole model is geared toward college preparedness.”

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of our political climate and the state of public education in this country that two rather mundane terms—“Common” and “Core”—when uttered together, stir the skepticism, suspicion, and outrage of so many. Google “Common Core” and you’ll find a litany of complaints that range from reasoned dissent to true conspiracy theories: Common Core makes teachers teach to the test and will condition our kids into multiple choice–answering robots. Common Core’s math is described as incomprehensible and needlessly confusing (you’ve probably seen the Facebook posts of crying kids).

Common Core, others assert, is an outgrowth of a left-leaning federal conspiracy to brainwash the nation’s children under the auspices of a single, unified curriculum.

On the Internet, you’ll find plenty about Common Core. A good deal of it describes a national curriculum that if it existed, all Americans should protest, because such an outlandish overreach (as described online) is better suited for the realm of science fiction or dystopia.

Despite the politicization surrounding Common Core, there’s much that it isn’t. Common Core is not even a curriculum. Common Core does not define lessons for teachers or tell them how to teach—what it does is define, through standards, what teachers must teach (much as the old Ohio standards did).

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Think bullet points to check off, rather than a full script.

Common Core was the eventual offshoot of the education standards movement begun in 1983, with the publication of the report “A Nation at Risk,” commissioned by the Reagan administration. At the movement’s root were a handful of realizations. According to Wyoming City Schools superintendent Susan Lang, these included the recognition that state-by-state, the United States “had 50 different standards, so if a student was moving from California to Wyoming City Schools, a third grade reading standard might be very different.” Families were increasingly mobile, and that suggested a need for reading and math standards that crossed state borders. Moreover, with the U.S. falling behind many other countries in education, there was an obvious need to benchmark U.S. standards internationally. “So, there was a consensus—bipartisan— that there needed to be higher learning standards, rigorous standards in math and in reading, at least,” says Lang.

Lang says that when she started teaching years ago, “teachers were allowed to just pick and choose what they wanted to teach. There was no curriculum guide…your favorite topics, you could spend a month on something and forget a lot of other topics.” This model worked fine if you had an excellent teacher with interests that met your educational needs, but by 2001, Ohio developed and began implementing standards so that regardless of district, students would learn similar skills.

“There was an exhaustive menu of standards that educators had to look at,” says Jim Rigg, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. “There were dozens and dozens of instructional standards, and it was a dead sprint to get through all the standards by the end of the year. It was more of an assembly line mentality.”

If the old standards reflect an industrial model of education, the Common

Core aims at preparing kids for 21st century college and career. In practical application this should mean a shift from rote memorization and learning a bevy of topics in a cursory way to homing in on central ideas, and spending more time learning them more thoroughly. It’s meant to be less concerned with spitting out facts—nowadays you can Google a lot of those facts you forgot from grade school anyway—but more about learning to think critically to determine which answers are the most reasonable and valid.

William Mason High School Algebra II teacher Kristi Stephens started teaching 18 years ago, and her methods have changed with Common Core. Instead of primarily lecturing to students, Stephens says her students now do more “discovery work.” That means graphing, hand drawing, and using computer models to attempt their own mathematical conclusions. Her students investigate more; she spoon-feeds them less. She says that even though her students used to get the right answer, she always felt like they didn’t necessarily know what those answers meant; now “overall they just have a better sense of how numbers work in the world.” She adds that because Common Core is so focused on problem solving and outside-the-box thinking, “I feel like it’s actually forced me to be a little bit more creative in the classroom to try to get the kids to be individual thinkers.”

If students are given more time to delve into ideas, those ideas are also harder. “The new standards are more rigorous,” Rigg says. “We are pushing kids to do more, and in certain areas, at a younger age.” While the Common Core has been adopted by 46 states and the District of Columbia (many encouraged to do so with the promise of Race to the Top grants), adopting Common Core was voluntary for private schools. Nevertheless, says Rigg, “the Common Core, like it or hate it, is a significant educational movement, and I feel we would be re-

miss to ignore it.” As such, the Archdiocese’s 113 schools use an adaptation of the Common Core (one that adds additional learning standards and inserts the Catholic faith).

Fifth grade math teacher Lauren Lux from Indian Hill says, “I’m not going to say there weren’t any growing pains associated with this.” She and her colleagues worked after-hours and on weekends, and together during common planning times, to prepare to make the transition to Common Core. But she suspects that within a few years teachers will begin to “sense the vertical alignment” between grades. She sees the transition as a positive one. Already this year, she’s noted substantially increased preparation and background knowledge in her students, who were taught at fourth grade Common Core standards last year.

Lux, who formerly taught for Cincinnati Public Schools, also says, “I like the idea that everyone is ultimately going to be on the same page.” Today’s kids will need to compete globally for jobs even more than their parents, and Common Core can help level the playing field. She adds though, “It might take some districts longer than others to make the Common Core transition.”

For teachers everywhere, the first year transitioning to the Common Core’s rigor can be difficult; for students, the jump to much harder material can be trying (if not dispiriting). Certainly, there are teachers who are resistant to the Common Core. (A few were contacted for this story but were nervous about going on the record.) Some teachers have moved out of public school or quit teaching, like Elyria special needs teacher Stacie Starr, last year’s Live! Top Teacher, who resigned because her students were being demoralized by standardized tests that measure students—despite their learning difficulties—at the new standards.

Rachel Tapp is a seventh and eighth grade mathematics teacher at Cincinnati

Public’s Oyler School. This is her 15th year of teaching, so she had one year under what she calls the “old, old proficiency testing,” then the most recent set of Ohio standards, and now Common Core.

She’s the sort of teacher who considers herself “really blessed” to have had support throughout a five-year journey preparing for the Common Core—through a University of Vermont teacher preparation program in her district on Saturdays and over summers, continuing instructional learning from Xavier University, in-school instructional coaching, and professional development after school.

Still, she says, “This transition is so hard, because the way the Core is written, before you end one grade, you should have mastered these major pieces of content, and then when you come to the next grade, you have to use them to do the new

Kristi Stephens says her students now do more “discovery work.”

That means graphing, hand drawing, and using computer models to attempt their own mathematical conclusions. Her students investigate more; she spoon-feeds them less.

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stuff, and that’s not what Ohio standards used to look like.” Tapp explains that under the old standards, a student might repeat the same skills in fi rst, second, and third grades and “that’s why we had these really long lists of standards, because we were repeating a lot of our standards,” she says. “So now, there’s no repetition whatsoever. It’s, you’re going to master these things, and then we’re going to use them, and we knew going in that that isn’t the case…I’ve got seventh and eighth graders who’ve never seen these big ideas in fi fth and sixth grade, and much less the first, second, third grade ideas.”

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to put on so many different hats,” Tapp says. “How do I teach all of these different things in just one year? And that piece has been, to be quite honest, a little messy.

Because we all are good at differentiation to a certain degree, but when everybody in the classroom is coming in, and they haven’t seen these big, major pieces that they need [in order] to master what you have to teach, and you’re on a timeline because of these PARCC [Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers] tests that we just got finished with, that’s a lot of stress. And I know eventually it will get better, but right now, it is a stressful transition for kids and for teachers, and I’m sure for parents too.”

To call the tests a stress is an incredible understatement, particularly during the Common Core transition years. For

Tapp this meant a few years teaching to both standards. She explains, “Ohio didn’t transition to the new testing until this year, and so while we began studying and implementing parts of the Common Core two years ago, we’ve certainly had to have our minds looking in both places because two years ago, our testing was on the old standard. Last year for testing, the state said that we were ‘dually-aligned,’ so we were still testing on the old standards, but only the old standards that were aligned with the new Common Core.”

This is the first year her students’ testing matches the Common Core standards. As important as Common Core is now for Tapp’s classroom (she calls the math practice standards “beautiful”), “unfortunately, because the high-stakes tests are so important for our school’s report card, this is the fi rst year where I could say we are fully Common Core.”

As messy as that transitional period was, as schools across Ohio began giving the new PARCC assessments this spring—the new assessments that measure students’ success with Common Core standards—it was almost as if the worst of the Common Core (standards) controversy was over, because the debate shifted focus to testing.

Just two consortiums nationally have developed tests to evaluate how well students are meeting the Common Core standards. Ohio selected the PARCC assessment, and there was little time to prepare for the test (Lang notes her district didn’t even receive the PARCC manual until December 23).

“It appears to me,” says Lang, that in terms of the state tests, “we are in the plane, flying as it’s being built, and I think that is a big mistake.” In Wyoming, students have 33 state-required test sessions (on top of AP and tests their teachers give them over their coursework); the average Wyoming student is taking 12 hours of state-required assessments.

The instruction time assessments take away from teachers have led some

Take the Test Catholic school principals to start asking about lengthening the school year (an open discussion) or testing over the weekends (they can’t do that according to state law).

Tapp’s concerns about PARCC are a variation on those of other teachers and administrators. In Tapp’s classroom, students will have 11 days of testing this year. They used to have three. “I think the theory is they aren’t testing that long every day,” Tapp says. “I think most days it’s about an hour and a half,” but, as she explains, “you can’t give a high-stakes test without it kind of disrupting the schedule and disrupting lots of other things. You’re not having normal days for 11 days. And kids, especially inner city kids that thrive on structure and consistency, that really makes for a lot of extra challenges.”

Lang, whose district also layers in additional standards and enrichment, says she believes “rigor is important” and that she “believes in assessment,” but the current testing scheme is problematic, both for the time it robs from instruction but also philosophically. “How we measure a student should not be based on one test,” Lang says. The district won’t get its data back until late next fall, far too late to make any instructional decisions.

Substantial consequences come with the tests. PARCC results will impact teachers’ annual evaluations, although this year that cannot extend to retention, tenure, and compensation. Under Ohio’s third-grade reading guarantee, third graders cannot be promoted to fourth grade without passing the reading exam. These are high-stakes tests, and their rollout has been bumpy, if not bungled.

Over and above the superintendents testifying at the State House (including Lang) and the wave of parents leading the PARCC opt-out movement, there is the reality that kids are learning at more rigorous standards. There’s an understandable impulse to check that they are actually learning. That urge to test is as old as education—and part of public education’s reality long before Common Core.

What’s new is the opportunity for an educational topic to become a run-away social movement. Ohio State Senator Peggy Lehner, chair of the Senate Education Committee, has watched how social media can be used to spread social movements (like the PARCC opt-out). That movement won victories this spring.

Lehner notes that ranking schools by overall performance on PARCC is on hold. If PARCC is judged to be too problematic, the state may decide not to use that particular test in the future. Lehner notes that recent legislation creates a safe harbor for schools this year when parents opt out of testing, and that a Senate Advisory Committee (consisting of teachers, superintendents, special educators, and curriculum specialists) has been formed to make recommendations to the state on PARCC and to look at the overall climate of education—to ensure space for creativity and innovation.

Innovation, as demonstrated by the Common Core—and all its associated assessments—can be a bumpy process. We all hope our kids learn in school, that they have the best educations possible. Common Core has redefined that “best.” Parents and teachers, for now, have turned advocate, demanding legislators reconsider the best way to ensure kids meet the standard they’ve begun to accept.

»In area schools there has been hot debate concerning the amount of time students are spending on standardized tests. Advocates argue that testing more rigorous standards, which require more critical thinking, necessitates more time. See what you think by answering the questions below. The first in each set are similar to those from the old tests (and reflect the old standards); the latter test the “deeper” learning attributed to the Common Core.

Ohio Achievement Test, 4th Grade Math Half-Length Practice Test Camille buys a pair of shoes for $15.95.

She gives the clerk $20.00. How much change should Camille receive?

A. $4.00

B. $4.05

C. $4.15

D. $5.05

–Versus– PARCC, Grade 4 PBA Practice Test The value of the digit 4 in the number 42,780 is 10 times the value of the digit 4 in which number?

A. 34,651 B. 146,703 C. 426,135 D. 510,400

Ohio Achievement Test, 8th Grade Math Half-Length Practice Test What is the sum of the measures of K and L?

K

133˚ J

A. 47°

B. 94°

L

C. 133°

D. 227°

–Versus– PARCC, Grade 8 PBA Practice Test Which expressions are equivalent to 1/26?

Select all that apply A. 2-5 · 2-1

E. 21 · 26

B. 2-3 · 22

F. 22 · 2-8

C. 2-2 · 2-4

G. 23 · 23

D. 21 · 25 Answers for 4th grade questions: 1. B 2. A Answers for 8th grade questions: 1. B 2. A, C, F

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We’re well aware of how much the locals love their high school sports, but how do Cincinnati squads matchup with the rest of the state? We looked back at the past decade of Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) team state champions to see which Queen City programs have held their own on the big stage. — JUSTIN WILLIAMS

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

WILLIAM MASON HIGH SCHOOL

MT. NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Finneytown

Neighborhood Ft. Thomas

Neighborhood Mason

Neighborhood Reading

Grades 9–12 boys

Grades 9–12

Grades 9–12

Grades 9–12 girls

Public or private Private

Public or private Public

Public or private Public

Public or private Private

State titles (since 2004–’05)* 20

State titles (since 2004–’05)* 18

State titles (since 2004–’05)* 9

State titles (since 2004–’05)* 9

Most recent titles Swimming and diving, 2015

Most recent titles Track, 2014 (boys); cross country, 2014 (girls); football, 2014

Most recent titles Cross country, 2014 (boys)

Most recent titles Volleyball, 2014

Best sport Swimming and diving

Best sport Football

Best sport Cross country

Best sport Basketball/volleyball

Longest streak Seven, swimming and diving, 2009–’15

Longest streak Six, football, 2007–’12

Longest streak Three, golf, 2008–’10 (girls)

Longest streak Four, basketball, 2006–’09

*Only team (not individual) OHSAA-sanctioned state titles were factored into our figures. All numbers are current as of March 2015.

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Small Town Triumph A local hoops standout is headed for college basketball’s biggest stage.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY USA BASKETBALL

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ORMER FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL star Luke Kennard is taking his talents to Duke University this fall, a product of his 2,977 career points—good enough for second all-time in the Ohio high school record books—and back-to-back Ohio Mr. Basketball awards.

Growing up in a small town just a quick drive north on I-75 from Cincinnati, Kennard always looked fated for big things, even at a young age. “I remember going up the road to the elementary school,” says Franklin head basketball coach Brian Bales. “He played against 5- and 6-year-olds when he was 4. Even then, as crazy as this sounds, he just looked different. Luke’s always been a couple plays ahead of everybody. He’s playing chess, everyone else is playing checkers.”

Kennard eventually led the Wildcats to four-straight Southwestern Buckeye League championships and a 2015 Division II district title on his way to becoming a virtual celebrity in Franklin, where “Home of Luke Kennard” signs dot roadsides around town. “Who would have ever thought at Franklin we’d have a guy like this?” says Bales. “This has been a wonderful experience for us.

The impact he’s had on our community is pretty indescribable.” It’s a feeling reciprocated by Kennard, who’s clearly proud of where he came from. “Franklin is a great place,” he says. “I’m truly blessed. A lot of the things I’ve accomplished, it’s not an individual thing—it’s an entire team, program, community thing.” That tightknit community had an impact on Kennard’s college choice as well. “When I went [to Duke] on a visit, I just felt like I fit in,” he says. “It’s a family-based program. When I leave my family here, I know I’ll be taken care of there.

I’m really excited about it.” His former coach foresees a few similarities between the two situations as well.

“Duke’s a whole different level, but I think he’s ready to play there now,” says Bales. “If he keeps working, stays humble and hungry, he can do great things.” — J . W .

»Hardwood Hero Former Franklin standout and future Duke Blue Devil Luke Kennard (left), representing his country in the 2014 FIBA Under-18 Championship. That shot probably went in.

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Ready for the Real World

We think the world is moving quickly now, but imagine how fast things will change when our students are ready to make their mark.

At Cincinnati Public Schools, our goal is to make sure students are prepared through a rigorous curriculum that cultivates critical thinking and technology skills, while encouraging collaboration, real-world connections and endless creativity. It’s not just about getting students to high school and graduation.

It’s about getting them to college and into thriving careers.

Learn more about how Cincinnati Public Schools can get your child ready for the real world. Call us at 363-0123 or visit us online at cps-k12.org.

tomorrow’s law enforcement professional Demontre Lewis

11th grade, Shroder High School

tomorrow’s artist Dylan Nance

4th grade, School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)

tomorrow’s writer Debra Brock

9th grade, Dater High School

tomorrow’s computer scientist Zaire Turner

7th grade, Walnut Hills High School

tomorrow’s multinational business professional Andrew Dean

11th grade, Aiken High School

my tomorrow — our future

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ]

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2015

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 from both the district and 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 recently changed the way public school performance is measured.

Some new 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

O H I O PU B L I C SC H O O L S

Cincinnati Magazine’s most comprehensive guide to nearly 400 schools in Cincinnati USA. Designed as a resource for both new and established families, the Schools Guide offers relevant and up-to-date information on schools throughout the Cincinnati USA region. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new school for your kids or you’re just checking up on your old alma mater, the Schools Guide is a onestop shop for essential school information.

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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 SCHOOL DISTRICT

2400 Clermont Center Dr., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 732-2343, bataviaschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,175, PM=12.4%, AR=94.4%, PPS=$6,952, 3READ=91.1%, 3MATH=86.1%, READ=93.2%, MATH=91.4%, GR=90.8%, AMO=53.3%, IM=66.7%, PI=81.8%

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BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL 1 Bulldog Pl., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 732-2341, bataviaschools.org GS=9–12, E=627, PM=8.2%, AR=93.7 %, PPS=$6,677, READ=93.2%, MATH=91.4%, GR=90.8%, AMO=55.6%, IM=60%, PI=80.3% BETHEL-TATE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

675 W. Plane St., Bethel, OH 45106, (513) 7342271, betheltate.org GS=K–12, E=1,701, PM=3.3%, AR=95.5%,PPS=$7,415, 3READ=93.6%, 3MATH=89%, READ=97.5%, MATH=98.3%, GR=97.2%, AMO=83.3%, IM=87.5%, PI=84%

Hillsdale Campus Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 513.728.2400

BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL 3420 St. Rt. 125, Bethel, OH 45106, (513) 7342271, betheltate.org GS=9–12, E=474, PM=3.6%, AR=94.5%, PPS=$7,243, READ=97.5%, MATH=98.3%, GR=97.2%, AMO=88.9%, IM=100%, PI=84.5%

CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL 250 Jamaica Rd., Carlisle, OH 45005, (937) 746-4481, carlisleindians.org GS=9–12, E=446, PM=5.6%, AR=95.5%, STR=15/1, PPS=$8,111, READ=98.1%, MATH=96.1%, ACT=21.1, GR=96.2%, AMO=88.9%, IM=100%, PI=84.6% CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2651 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 363-0000, cps-k12.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=33,700, PM=74.4%, AR=95.8%, STR=18/ 1–20/ 1, PPS=$10,777, 3READ=78%, 3MATH=68%, READ=89.8%, MATH=85.8%, ACT=22, SAT=1719, GR=73.6%, AMO=38.8%, IM=25%, PI=72.4%

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724 Fairview Ave., Carlisle, OH 45005, (937) 7460710, carlisleindians.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,677, PM=5%, AR=95.9%, STR=15/ 1–20.2/ 1, PPS=$8,923, 3READ=89.7%, 3MATH=87.9%, R E A D = 9 8.1 % , M AT H = 9 6.1 % , ACT =2 1 .1 , GR=96.2%, AMO=85.5%, IM=91.7%, PI=84.5%

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CARLISLE LOCAL SCHOOLS

AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL 5641 Belmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 363-6700, aikennewtech.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=577, PM=95.6%, AR=96%, STR=18/1–20/1, PPS=$8,751, READ=68.6%, MATH=55.9%, ACT=14.7, GR=67.2%, AMO=21.6%, IM=0%, PI=59.2%

CINCINNATI DIGITAL ACADEMY 425 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45203, (513) 363-2040, digitalacademy.cps-k12.org GS=K–12, STR=18/1–20/1

CLARK MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 3030 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 363-7100, clark.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=643, PM=58.1%, AR=97.4%, STR=18/ 1–20/ 1, PPS=$9,403, READ=98.9%, MATH=95.7%, ACT=20.8, SAT=1594, GR=88%, AMO=71.1%, IM=80%, PI=82.8%

GILBERT A. DATER HIGH SCHOOL 2146 Ferguson Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 363-7200, daterhighschool.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=983, PM=68.5%, AR=94.3%, STR=18/1– 20/1, PPS=$7,880, READ=88.7%, MATH=88.7%, ACT=17.6, GR=79.1%, AMO=20.7%, IM=33.3%, PI=67.8%

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 2700 Felicity Place, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 3632600, gamblemontessorihs.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=333, PM=75%, AR=96.9%, STR=18/1–20/1, PPS=$9,265, READ=94.7%, MATH=92.1%, ACT=17.5, GR=76.9%, AMO=38.9%, IM=46.7%, PI=73.6%

HUGHES STEM HIGH SCHOOL 2515 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 3637400, hughesstem.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=927, PM=96.2%, AR=93.8%, STR=18/ 1–20/ 1, PPS=$9,435, READ=84.9%, MATH=77.2%, ACT=16.3, GR=70.7%, AMO=18.1%, IM=0%, PI=66.5%

OYLER SCHOOL 2121 Hatmaker St., Cincinnati, OH 45204, (513) 363-4100, oyler.cps-k12.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=606, PM=45.3%, AR=90.7%, STR=18/1– 20/1, PPS=$9,641, 3READ=57.1%, 3MATH=51%, R E A D = 8 4. 2 % , M AT H =76. 3 % , ACT =1 5 .7, GR=40.5%, AMO=21.3%, IM=4.2%, PI=66.4%

RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY 3555 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 363-3400, rivervieweast.cps-k12.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=548, PM=52.3%, AR=95.3%, STR=18/1–20/1, PPS=$8,720, 3READ=80%, 3MATH=60%, R E A D = 87. 5 % , M AT H = 87. 5 % , ACT =1 5 .4, GR=68.3%, AMO=46.5%, IM=16.7%, PI=66.3%

SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS 108 W. Central Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 363-8000, scpak12.cps-k12.org GS=K–12, E=1,465, PM=62.3%, AR=98%, STR=18/1–20/1, PPS=$10,073, 3READ=87.3%, 3MATH=78.4%, READ=98.9%, MATH=98.9%, ACT=21, SAT=1640, GR=96.6%, AMO=57.8%, IM=66.7%, PI=82%

SHRODER HIGH SCHOOL 5030 Duck Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 363-6900, shroder.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=658, PM=96.1%, AR=96.7%, STR=18/1–20/1, PPS=$8,441, READ=94.5%, MATH=90.3%, ACT=16.2, GR=81.2%, AMO=47.8%, IM=40%, PI=70.4%

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=684, PM=98.2%, AR=90.3%, STR=18/1– 20/1, PPS=$8,798, READ=73.1%, MATH=62.6%, ACT=15.4, GR=77.7%, AMO=0%, IM=0%, PI=53.8%

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL 425 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45203, (513) 363-2060, vhs.cpsboe.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=303, PM=75.5%, AR=89.7%, STR=18/1–20/1, PPS=$10,391, READ=86.7%, MATH=78.1%, ACT=14.6, GR=30.1%, AMO=1.5%, IM=10%, PI=55.2%

WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3250 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45207, (513) 363-8400, walnuthillseagles.com GS=7–12, E=2,416, PM=42.9%, AR=97.6%, STR=18/1– 20/1, PPS=$8,959, READ=100%, MATH=99.7%,

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ACT=25.7, SAT=1787, GR=97.6%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=93.9%

WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2144 Ferguson Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 363-8900, uhs-wh.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=1,097, PM=86.8%, AR=89.1%, STR=18/ 1–20/ 1, PPS=$9,835, READ=87.1%, MATH=81.3%, ACT=14.6, GR=70.3%, AMO=18.8%, IM=13.3%, PI=59.1%

WITHROW UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2520 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=1,303, PM=98%, AR=97.4%, STR=18/ 1– 20/1, PPS=$9,137, READ=91.6%, MATH=85.9%, ACT=15.2, SAT=1249, GR=86.8%, AMO=23.3%, IM=20%, PI=67.9%

WOODWARD CAREER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 7005 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237, (513) 3639300, woodwardcareertech.cps-k12.org GS=7–12, E=931, PM=97.9%, AR=90.8%, STR=18/1–20/1, PPS=$10,029, READ=79.7%, MATH=71.8%, ACT=14.5, GR=59.1%, AMO=2.1%, IM=0%, PI=60% END OF CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EDGEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

3440 Busenbark Rd., Trenton, OH 45067, (513) 863-4692, edgewoodschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,521, PM=5.5%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$7,843, 3READ=88.8%, 3MATH=77.9%, READ=96.8%, M AT H = 9 6 % , G R = 9 1 . 2 % , A M O = 6 1 . 4% , IM=70.8%, PI=81.1%

EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 3045 Busenbark Rd., Trenton, OH 45067, (513) 867-6300, edgewoodschools.com GS=9–12, E=1,076, PM=3.6%, AR=94.1%, PPS=$8,311, R E A D = 9 6.8 % , M AT H = 9 6% , G R = 9 1 . 2 % , AMO=75%, IM=100%, PI=83.4% FAIRFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

4641 Bach Ln., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 8296300, fairfieldcityschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=10,040, PM=31.4%, AR=95%, PPS=$7,242, 3READ=86.6%, 3MATH=81.6%, READ=96.6%, MATH=94.2%, GR=93.7 %, AMO=70.1%, IM=83.3%, PI=83.5%

FAIRFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 8800 Holden Blvd., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 942-2999, hs.fairfieldcityschools.com GS=10–12, E=2,205, PM=28.2%, AR=95.3%, PPS=$6,650, READ=96.6%, MATH=94.2%, ACT=21.5, SAT=508.3, GR=94.3%, AMO=86.2%, IM=100%, PI=85.4%

CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

2792 U.S. Hwy. 50, Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 625-1211, cneschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,600, PM=3.8%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$8,143, 3READ=92.9%, 3MATH=85.9%, READ=97.4%, MATH=94%, GR=93.1%, AMO=66.7%, IM=75%, PI=81.8%

CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 5327 Hutchinson Rd., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 625-1211, cneschools.org GS=9–12, E=472, PM=2.3%, AR=93.8%, STR=15.7/1, PPS=$8,037, READ=97.4%, MATH=94%, ACT=20.6, SAT=475 Reading, 508 Math, GR=93.1%, AMO=77.8%, IM=100%, PI=82.7% DEER PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

4131 Matson Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 891-0222, deerparkcityschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,232, PM=20.4%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$9,762, 3READ=90.2%, 3MATH=90.2%, READ=97.9%, MATH=95.7%, GR=88.2%, AMO=66.7%, IM=83.3%, PI=83.4%

DEER PARK JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 8351 Plainfield Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 891-0010, deerparkcityschools.org GS=7–12, E=592, PM=18.6%, AR=93.7%, PPS=$9,911, READ=95.7%, MATH=90.3%, GR=88.2%, AMO=58.3%, IM=80%, PI=81.5%

FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

551 S. Apple St., Fayetteville, OH 45118, (513) 8752423, fp.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=889, PM=3.9%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$8,315, 3READ=93.5%, 3MATH=90.3%, READ=89.7%, MATH=89.7%, GR=94.8%, AMO=75%, IM=66.7%, PI=81.5%

FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY HIGH SCHOOL 501 S. Apple St., Fayetteville, OH 45118, (513) 8753520, fp.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=285, PM=3.5%, AR=94.9%, PPS=$8,469, READ=89.7 %, MATH=89.7%, GR=94.8%, AMO=44.4%, IM=70%, PI=79.5% FELICITY-FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

P.O. Box 619, Felicity, OH 45120, (513) 362-5348, felicityschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=939, PM=5.3%, AR=94.2%, PPS=$8,439, 3READ=82.7%, 3MATH=87.7%, READ=88.2%, MATH=86.8%, GR=86.4%, AMO=58.7%, IM=58.3%, PI=78.2%

FELICITY-FRANKLIN LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL P.O. Box 839, Felicity, OH 45120, (513) 876-2113, felicityschools.org GS=9–12, E=297, PM=5.7%, AR=93%, PPS=$8,384, READ=88.2%, MATH=86.8%, GR=86.4%, AMO=40.6%, IM=50%, PI=75.7%

EASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

11479 U.S. 62, P.O. Box 500, Winchester, OH 45697, (937) 695-1399, eb.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=1,324, PM=4%, AR=95.1%, PPS=$8,477, 3READ=87.4%, 3MATH=83.2%, READ=99%, MATH=92.9%, GR=88.9%, AMO=77.7%, IM=83.3%, PI=82.7%

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL P.O. Box 49, Sardinia, OH 45171, (937) 3786016, eb.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=371, PM=3.2%, A R = 9 4 . 5 % , P P S = $ 7, 67 0 , R E A D = 9 9 % , MATH=97%, GR=88.9%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=84.7%

FINNEYTOWN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

8916 Fontainebleau Ter., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 728-3700, finneytown.org GS=K–12, E=1,434, PM=66%, AR=96.2%, PPS=$9,787, 3READ=83.3%, 3MATH=77.5%, READ=87.9%, MATH=85.9%, GR=91.5%, AMO=61.8%, IM=62.5%, PI=82%

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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=7,454, PM=9.6%, AR=97.1%, PPS=$8,895, 3READ=91.9%, 3MATH=91.4%, READ=98.3%, MATH=97.6%, GR=97.8%, AMO=74.3%, IM=100%, PI=89.1%

ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL 7560 Forest Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 2322772, foresthills.edu GS=9–12, E=1,071, PM=9.8%, AR=96.3%, PPS=$9,394, READ=97.8%, MATH=96.7%, ACT=24.4, SAT=549 Reading, 555 Math, 514 Writing, GR=97.1%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=88.5%

TURPIN HIGH SCHOOL 2650 Bartels Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244, (513) 2327770, foresthills.edu GS=9–12, E=1,159, PM=7.6%, AR=96.9%, PPS=$8,451, READ=98.7 %, MATH=98.3%, ACT=25.2, SAT=566 Reading, 578 Math, 548 Writing, GR=98.6%, AMO=88.9%, IM=100%, PI=92.5% FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS

150 E. Sixth St., Franklin, OH 45005, (937) 7461699, franklincityschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,925, PM=5.2%, AR=95.3%, PPS=$8,297, 3READ=80.6%, 3MATH=82%, READ=95.2%, MATH=93.1%, GR=92.7 %, AMO=53.7 %, IM=75%, PI=80.6%

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 750 E. Fourth St., Franklin, OH 45005, (937) 743-8610, franklincityschools.com GS=9–12, E=897, PM=4.6%, AR=94.5%, PPS=$7,610, READ=95.2%, MATH=93.1%, GR=92.7%, AMO=58.3%, IM=90%, PI=82.9% GEORGETOWN EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

1043 Mt. Orab Pk., Georgetown, OH 45121, (937) 378-6730, gtown.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=1,009, PM=4.7%, AR=94.3%, STR=16/1, PPS=$7,883, 3READ=82.4%, 3MATH=71.6%, READ=94.7%, MATH=90.8%, GR=96.5%, AMO=67.3%, IM=62.5%, PI=80.8%

PM=5.6%, AR=95%, STR=16/1, PPS=$8,449, R E A D = 9 7. 8 % , M AT H = 9 6 . 1 % , AC T = 2 1 , GR=96.6%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=87.3% GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES

3254 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 771-8840, greatoaks.com GS=11–12 (and adults), E=2,771, PM=22.5, AR=91.2, READ=95% (all campuses), MATH=94.1% (all campuses), GR=95.2% (all campuses)

DIAMOND OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 6375 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-1300, greatoaks.com/diamond GS=11–12 (and adults), E=531, PM=35%, AR=91.1%

GEORGETOWN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 987 Mt. Orab Pk., Georgetown, OH 45121, (937) 378-6730, gtown.k12.oh.us GS=7–12, E=470, PM=4%, AR=93.7%, STR=15/1, PPS=$8,129, READ=94.7%, MATH=90.8%, ACT=21.3, SAT=645, GR=96.5%, AMO=96.6%, IM=73.3%, PI=81.3% GOSHEN LOCAL SCHOOLS

6694 Goshen Rd., Goshen, OH 45122, (513) 7222222, goshenlocalschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,801, PM=6.4%, AR=95.1%, STR=16/ 1, PPS=$8,265, 3READ=88.3%, 3MATH=88.3%, READ=97.8%, MATH=96.1%, GR=96.6%, AMO=89.9%, IM=100%, PI=86.6%

GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL 6707 Goshen Rd., Goshen, OH 45122, (513) 7222227, goshenlocalschools.org GS=9–12, E=759,

LAUREL OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 300 Oak Dr., Wilmington, OH 45177, (937) 382-1411, greatoaks.com/laurel GS=11–12 (and adults), E=426, PM=5.5%, AR=91.8%

LIVE OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 5956 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH 45150, (513) 5751900, greatoaks.com/live GS=11–12 (and adults), E=607, PM=6.1%, AR=89.6%

SCARLET OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 3254 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 771-8810, greatoaks.com/scarlet GS=11–12 (and adults), E=672, PM=39%, AR=91.6% HAMILTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. Box 627, Hamilton, OH 45012, (513) 8875000, hamiltoncityschools.com GS=Pre-K–12,

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E=9,415, PM=28.3%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$7,770, 3READ=83.3%, 3MATH=78.2%, READ=94.5%, M AT H = 9 1 .7 % , G R = 8 2 .4% , A M O = 61 .1 % , IM=58.3%, PI=77.7%

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

KINGS HIGH SCHOOL 5500 Columbia Rd., Kings Mills, OH 45034, (513) 398-8050 ext. 11000, kingslocal.net GS=9–12, E=1,173, PM=11.3%, AR=95.6%, PPS=$8,871, READ=98.4%, MATH=97.7%, GR=93.6%, AMO=66.7%, IM=100%, PI=88.7%

LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL

1165 Eaton Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 868-7700, hamiltoncityschools.com GS=10–12, E=1,699, PM=25.3%, AR=93.9%, PPS=$6,369, READ=94.5%, MATH=91.7%, GR=84.3%, AMO=71.4%, IM=90%, PI=81.3% INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

6855 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 272-4500, indianhillschools.org GS=K–12, E=1,794, PM=17.3%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$16,424, 3READ=99.2%, 3MATH=98.4%, READ=98%, MATH=98.7%, GR=97.2%, AMO=85.7%, IM=100%, PI=92.9%

INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL 6865 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 272-4550, indianhillschools.org GS=9–12, E=624, PM=15.9%, AR=95.5%, PPS=$16,719, R E A D = 9 8 % , M AT H = 9 8.7 % , G R = 97. 2 % , AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=92.7% KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1797 King Ave., Kings Mills, OH 45034, (513) 3988050, kingslocal.net GS=K–12, E=3,936, PM=13%,

LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

5572 Princeton Rd., Liberty Township, OH 45011, (513) 874-5505, lakotaonline.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=16,558, PM=26.4%, AR=98.5%, PPS=$8,563, 3READ=90.9%, 3MATH=89.3%, READ=97.6%, MATH=96.4%, GR=94.7%, AMO=56.7%, IM=100%, PI=87.7%

GR=93.6%, AMO=84%, IM=100%, PI=88.5%

1916 Drake Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 9345100, lebanonschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,589, PM=10.3%, AR=95.6%, STR=21/1, PPS=$6,919, R E A D = 9 9 % , M AT H = 9 7. 5 % , ACT = 2 3 . 5 , SAT=1692, GR=95.1%, AMO=66.7%, IM=100%, PI=86.3% LITTLE MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL 6840 Lakota Ln., Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 755-7211, lakotaeasthigh.com GS=9–12, E=2,636, PM=21.5%, AR=98%, PPS=$6,666, READ=98.4%, MATH=96.9%, ACT=25.6, SAT=569 Reading, 589 Math, 553 Writing, GR=93.3%, AMO=73%, IM=100%, PI=90.2%

7247 Zoar Rd., Maineville, OH 45039, (513) 8992264, littlemiamischools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,834, PM=7.8%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$8,419, 3READ=92.5%, 3MATH=91.8%, READ=97.8%, MATH=94.7%, GR=96.8%, AMO=84.2%, IM=95.8%, PI=87.2%

LITTLE MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL 8940 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 874-5699, lakotawesthigh.com GS=9–12, E=2,483, PM=26.9%, AR=98.7%, PPS=$7,430, READ=97.5%, MATH=96.1%, ACT=24.2, SAT=560 Reading, 585 Math, 539 Writing, GR=96.4%, AMO=78.2%, IM=100%, PI=89.8%

AR=96.3%, PPS=$9,489, 3READ=95.7%, 3MATH=96.4%, READ=98.4%, MATH=97.7%,

934-5770, lebanonschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,841, PM=11.9%, AR=96%, PPS=$7,663, 3READ=91.3%, 3MATH=85.8%, READ=99%, MATH=97.5%, GR=95.1%, AMO=51.4%, IM=95.8%, PI=85.4%

LEBANON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

700 Holbrook Ave., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513)

3001 E. U.S. 22-3, Morrow, OH 45152, (513) 8993781, littlemiamischools.com GS=9–12, E=1,046, PM=6.5%, AR=95%, PPS=$5,711, READ=97.8%, MATH=94.7%, GR=96.8%, AMO=83.3%, IM=100%, PI=88.3% LOCKLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

210 N. Cooper Ave., Lockland, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, locklandschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=585, PM=57.3%, AR=93.5%, PPS=$9,706, 3READ=55.2%, 3MATH=58.6%, READ=88%,

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MADEIRA CITY SCHOOLS

7465 Loannes Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 9856070, madeiracityschools.org GS=K–12, E=1,353, PM=9.8%, AR=96.8%, STR=13/1, PPS=$10,654, 3READ=99.1%, 3MATH=93.6%, READ=100%, M AT H = 9 9 % , G R = 9 8 .4% , A M O = 9 1 .7 % , IM=100%, PI=93.2%

MADEIRA HIGH SCHOOL 7465 Loannes Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 8918222, madeiracityschools.org GS=9–12, E=427, PM=3.8%, AR=96.2%, STR=13/1, PPS=$11,450, READ=100%, MATH=99%, ACT=25.2, SAT=579 Critical Reading, 590 Math, 548 Writing, GR=98.4%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=94.5%

M AT H = 9 2 % , G R = 8 6.4% , A M O = 3 6. 5 % , IM=29.2%, PI=69.5%

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ACADEMY 249 W. Forrer St., Cincinnati, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, locklandschools.org GS=9–12, E=48, PM=50.2%, AR=73.1%, GR=85.7%, IM=100%

LOCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL 249 W. Forrer St., Lockland, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, locklandschools.org GS=9–12, E=163, PM=64.9%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$9,380, READ=97.4%, MATH=97.4%, GR=86.7%, AMO=66.7%, IM=60%, PI=77.8%

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LOVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

757 S. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 6835600, lovelandschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,481, PM=8.2%, AR=96%, STR=18/1, PPS=$8,600, 3READ=95.2%, 3MATH=95.5%, READ=98.3%, MATH=96.9%, GR=93.7%, AMO=66.3%, IM=100%, PI=88.3%

LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 683-1920, lovelandschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,426, PM=7.2%, AR=95%, STR=18/1, PPS=$8,319, READ=98.3%, MATH=96.9%, ACT=24.3, SAT=546 Reading, 546

MADISON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1324 Middletown Eaton Rd., Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 420-4750, madisonmohawks.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,560, PM=3.8%, AR=95.5%, PPS=$8,414, 3READ=80%, 3MATH=84.8%, READ=96.4%, MATH=95.6%, GR=90.6%, AMO=84.9%, IM=83.3%, PI=82.2%

MADISON HIGH SCHOOL 5797 W. Alexandria Rd., Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 420-4760, madisonmohawks.org GS=7–12, E=496, PM=4%, AR=95.2%, PPS=$12,866, READ=96.4%, MATH=95.6%, GR=90.6%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=86%

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MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOLS

2 Warrior Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 272-7500, mariemontschools.org GS=K–12, E=1,648, PM=8.2%, AR=96%, PPS=$11,210, 3READ=96.5%, 3MATH=96.5%, READ=100%, MATH=99.1%, GR=94.9%, AMO=78.5%, IM=100%, PI=91%

MARIEMONT HIGH SCHOOL 1 Warrior Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 272-7600, mariemontschools.org GS=9–12, E=452, PM=6.9%, AR=95.3%, PPS=$12,158, READ=100%, MATH=99.1%, GR=94.9%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=93% MASON CITY SCHOOLS

211 N. East St., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 3980474, masonohioschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=10,187, PM=29.5%, AR=97.4%, PPS=$9,344, 3READ=96.8%, 3MATH=96.1%, READ=99.5%, MATH=99.1%, GR=95.6%, AMO=83.3%, IM=100%, PI=92.1%

WILLIAM MASON HIGH SCHOOL 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 398-5025, masoncomets.org GS=9–12, E=3,282, PM=24.1%, AR=97.4%, PPS=$8,593, READ=99.5%, MATH=99.1%, GR=95.6%, AMO=84.4%, IM=100%, PI=93.2% MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 Donham Plaza, 4th Floor, Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 423-0781, middletowncityschools. com GS=K–12, E=6,274, PM=35.1%, AR=94.4%, PPS=$9,206, 3READ=78.3%, 3MATH=71.6%,

READ=91%, MATH=86.5%, GR=84.9%, AMO=37.2%, IM=12.5%, PI=73.3%

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL 601 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 420-4500, middletowncityschools.com GS=9–12, E=1,683, PM=35%, AR=93.5%, PPS=$8,124, READ=91%, MATH=86.5%, GR=84.9%, AMO=49.1%, IM=30%, PI=75.6% MILFORD EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

777 Garfield Ave., Milford, OH 45150, (513) 831-1314, milfordschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=6,312, PM=8.7%, AR=95.9%, PPS=$8,523, 3READ=92%, 3MATH=93.4%, READ=97.7%, MATH=95.9%, GR=93.6%, AMO=84.4%, IM=100%, PI=88.4%

MILFORD SR. HIGH SCHOOL 1 Eagles Way, Milford, OH 45150, (513) 831-2990, milfordschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,941, PM=7.4%, AR=94.8%, PPS=$7,878, READ=97.7 %, MATH=95.9%, GR=93.6%, AMO=75.5%, IM=100%, PI=89.9% MONROE LOCAL SCHOOLS

500 Yankee Rd., Monroe, OH 45050, (513) 5392536, monroelocalschools.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,538, PM=14.9%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$6,508, 3READ=85.1%, 3MATH=91.4%, READ=97.1%, M AT H = 9 4.8 % , G R = 9 5 % , A M O = 6 2 .6 % , IM=91.7%, PI=85.4%

MONROE HIGH SCHOOL 220 Yankee Rd., Monroe, OH 45050, (513)

539-8471, monroelocalschools.com GS=9–12, E=1,061, PM=12.5%, AR=95.5%, PPS=$5,561, R E A D = 97.1 % , M AT H = 9 4.8 % , G R = 9 5 % , AMO=71.7%, IM=86.7%, PI=85% MT. HEALTHY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

7615 Harrison Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231, (513) 729-0077, mthcs.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,313, PM=82.1%, AR=93.8%, PPS=$8,303, 3READ=77%, 3MATH=73.6%, READ=89.5%, M AT H = 8 6. 5 % , G R = 8 3 % , A M O =3 8.6 % , IM=12.5%, PI=69.7%

MT. HEALTHY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 8101 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231, (513) 7290130, jrsr.mthcs.org GS=7–12, E=871, PM=82.4%, AR=91.6%, PPS=$7,893, READ=89.5%, MATH=86.5%, GR=83%, AMO=38.8%, IM=30%, PI=72.1% NEW MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

600 Seven Mile Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 863-0833, new-miami.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=727, PM=9.8%, AR=94.2%, PPS=$9,203, 3READ=67.3%, 3MATH=61.5%, READ=93.8%, MATH=95.8%, GR=88.1%, AMO=33.3%, IM=20.8%, PI=72%

NEW MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL 600 Seven Mile Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 863-4917, new-miami.k12.oh.us GS=6–12, E=237, PM=4.7%, AR=92.7, PPS=$8,793, READ=93.8%, MATH=95.8%, GR=88.1%, AMO=33.3%, IM=50%, PI=71.9%

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212 Market St., 3rd Floor, New Richmond, OH 45157, (513) 553-2616, nrschools.org GS=K–12, E=2,415, PM=5.7%, AR=95.4%, PPS=$9,350, 3READ=90.4%, 3MATH=87.3%, READ=96.8%, MATH=92.9%, GR=90.3%, AMO=86.7%, IM=95.8%, PI=85.5%

NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Rd., New Richmond, OH 45157, (513) 553-3191, nrschools.org GS=9–12, E=704, PM=5.5%, AR=95.1%, PPS=$8,747, READ=96.8%, MATH=92.9%, GR=90.3%, AMO=75%, IM=100%, PI=86.6% NORTH COLLEGE HILL CITY SCHOOLS

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1731 Goodman Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 931-8181, nchcityschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,628, PM=86.1%, AR=94%, PPS=$7,060, 3READ=72.6%, 3MATH=55.8%, READ=93%, MATH=93%, GR=75.2%, AMO=8%, IM=29.2%, PI=69.8%

NORTH COLLEGE HILL HIGH SCHOOL 1620 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 728-4783, nchcityschools.org GS=9–12, E=438, PM=86.2%, AR=93.3%, PPS=$7,757, R E A D = 9 3 % , M AT H = 9 3 % , G R =75 . 2 % , AMO=48.7%, IM=60%, PI=77.5% NORTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Purcell Marian High School

3240 Banning Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 923-1000, nwlsd.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,400, PM=40%, AR=94.4%, STR=17.9/1, PPS=$8,531, 3READ=81.1%, 3MATH=78.5%, READ=94.4%, MATH=91.6%, GR=88.7%, AMO=43.6%, IM=62.5%, PI=78.9%

COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL

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8801 Cheviot Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 385-6424, nwlsd.org GS=9–12, E=2,000, P M =3 0. 5 % , A R = 9 3 .1 % , P PS = $ 6,9 69, READ=94.5%, MATH=91.7%, ACT=20.2, SAT=1051, GR=88.8%, AMO=77.4%, IM=100%, PI=85.9%

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL 10761 Pippin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 8517300, nwlsd.org GS=9–12, E=1,000, PM=49.3%, AR=93.2%, PPS=$8,131, READ=94.3%, M AT H = 9 1 . 3 % , AC T = 1 9. 5 , S AT = 1 4 9 4 , GR=88.4%, AMO=67.2%, IM=100%, PI=83.7%

NORWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2132 Williams Ave., Norwood, OH 45212, (513) 924-2500, norwoodschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,920, PM=26%, AR=94.5%, PPS=$11,330, 3READ=79.9%, 3MATH=77.9%, READ=96.4%, MATH=93.8%, GR=86.8%, AMO=45%, IM=62.5%, PI=80.4%

NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2020 Sherman Ave., Norwood, OH 45212, (513) 924-2800, norwoodschools.org GS=9–12, E=546, PM=28.3%, AR=93.3%, PPS=$11,012, READ=96.4%, MATH=93.8%, GR=86.7%, AMO=78.4%, IM=100%, PI=82.6% OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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6325 Rapid Run Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45233, (513) 598-2952, ohlsd.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,100,

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PM=7.9%, AR=95%, STR=23.2/1, PPS=$7,891, 3READ=92.2%, 3MATH=91.8%, READ=96.3%, MATH=96.1%, GR=93.5%, AMO=79.9%, IM=100%, PI=85.1%

OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3200 Ebenezer Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 922-2300, ohlsd.us/ohhs/ GS=9–12, E=2,900, PM=7.1%, AR=93.5%, STR=23.7/1, PPS=$7,415, READ=96.3%, MATH=96.1%, ACT=22.4, SAT=530 Reading, GR=93.5%, AMO=71.7%, IM=100%, PI=83.5%

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PRINCETON CITY SCHOOLS

3900 Cottingham Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 864-1000, princeton.k12.oh.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,111, PM=70.2%, AR=95.2%, PPS=$11,318, 3READ=80.9%, 3MATH=76.5%, READ=93.8%, MATH=92.4%, GR=86.4%, AMO=47.8%, IM=58.3%, PI=78.9%

PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL 11080 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 864-1591, princeton.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=1,451, PM=67.4%, AR=93.4%, PPS=$10,975, READ=93.8%, MATH=92.4%, GR=86.9%, AMO=49%, IM=80%, PI=81.1% READING COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

1301 Bonnell Ave., Reading, OH 45215, (513) 554-1800, readingschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,657, PM=14.2%, AR=95%, PPS=$8,314, 3READ=95.9%, 3MATH=91.9%, READ=94.5%, MATH=89.3%, GR=92.2%, AMO=67.9%, IM=62.5%, PI=81.9%

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READING COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 810 E. Columbia Rd., Reading, OH 45215, (513) 733-4422, readingschools.org GS=9–12, E=451, PM=11.9%, AR=94.2%, PPS=$9,728, READ=94.5%, MATH=89.3%, GR=92.2%, AMO=88.9%, IM=70%, PI=82.8% RIPLEY UNION LEWIS HUNTINGTON SCHOOLS

P.O. Box 85, Ripley, OH 45167, (937) 392-4396, ripley.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=981, PM=8.2%, AR=94.5%, PPS=$8,464, 3READ=74.5%, 3MATH=87.5%, READ=97.5%, MATH=94.9%, GR=93.3%, AMO=55.2%, IM=75%, PI=80.2%

RIPLEY UNION LEWIS HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 1317 S. Second St., Ripley, OH 45167, (937) 3924384, ripley.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=318, PM=7%, AR=94.2%, PPS=$7,396, READ=97.5%, MATH=94.9%, GR=93.3%, AMO=89.9%, IM=100%, PI=82.3%

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ROSS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3371 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 863-1253, rossrams.com GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,788, PM=2.3%, AR=96.4%, STR=24.7/1, PPS=$8,434, 3READ=92.2%, 3MATH=92.7%, READ=99.5%, MATH=99.1%, GR=97.1%, AMO=83.3%, IM=100%, PI=88.5%

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ROSS HIGH SCHOOL 3601 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 863-1252, rossrams.com GS=9–12, E=893, PM=1.7%, AR=95.6%, STR=24.7/1, PPS=$9,354, READ=99.5%, MATH=99.1%, ACT=22.2, SAT=1133 Reading/Math, 528

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The Seven Hills School

ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

105 Washington Ave., St. Bernard, OH 45217, (513) 482-7121, sbepschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=947, PM=42.1%, AR=93.6%, PPS=$11,453, 3READ=85%, 3MATH=66.7%, READ=100%, MATH=96.3%, GR=81.3%, AMO=43.4%, IM=37.5%, PI=76.6%

ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE HIGH SCHOOL

Writing, GR=97.1%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=89.5%

4615 Tower Ave., St. Bernard, OH 45217, (513) 482-7100, sbepschools.org GS=7–12, E=430, PM=41.8%, AR=92.5, PPS=$11,108, READ=100%, MATH=96.3%, GR=81.3%, AMO=34.1%, IM=53.3%, PI=76.5%

PM=5%, AR=93.5%, STR=25/1, PPS=$8,316, READ=92.7%, MATH=91.2%, ACT=21.7, GR=89%, AMO=91.7%, IM=100%, PI=86.1%

SYCAMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

SOUTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

230 S. Elm St., Harrison, OH 45030, (513) 367-4139, southwestschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,600, PM=5%, AR=95.3%, STR=22/1, PPS=$8,560, 3READ=92.3%, 3MATH=86.5%, READ=92.7%, M AT H = 9 1 . 2 % , G R = 8 9 % , A M O = 7 5 .1 % , IM=95.8%, PI=84.9%

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL

5959 Hagewa Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 6861700, sycamoreschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,400, PM=32%, AR=95.9%, STR=25/1, PPS=$12,244, 3READ=94.2%, 3MATH=92.8%, READ=99.5%, M AT H = 9 8. 5 % , G R = 9 5 % , A M O = 8 4.6% , IM=100%, PI=90.8%

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=5,525, PM=8.7%, AR=97.2%, PPS=$7,175, 3READ=95.6%, 3MATH=91.9%, READ=98.1%, MATH=96.8%, GR=96.5%, AMO=79.5%, IM=100%, PI=89.1%

SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL

9860 West Rd., Harrison, OH 45030, (513) 3674169, southwestschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,150,

7400 Cornell Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 6861770, sycamoreschools.org GS=9–12, E=1,600, PM=30%, AR=94.5%, STR=25/1, PPS=$11,297,

1675 S. Main St., Springboro, OH 45066, (937) 7483950, springboro.org GS=9–12, E=1,781, PM=.07%,

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READ=99.5%, MATH=98.5%, GR=95%, AMO=88.9%, IM=100%, PI=93.2% TALAWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT

WARREN COUNTY CAREER CENTER 3525 N. St. Rt. 48, Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 9325677, mywccc.org READ=96.4%, MATH=96.2%, GR=94.8%

131 W. Chestnut St., Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 2733100, talawanda.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,033, PM=9.4%, AR=95.2%, STR=20/1, PPS=$10,539, 3READ=93.5%, 3MATH=91.3%, READ=96.7%, M AT H = 9 6. 2 % , G R = 9 6 % , A M O = 8 1 . 5 % , IM=95.8%, PI=85.5%

TALAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL 5301 University Park Blvd., Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 273-3200, talawanda.org/ths GS=9–12, E=997, PM=6.8%, AR=94.9%, PPS=$10,513, READ=96.7%, MATH=96.2%, ACT=22.6, SAT=578 Reading, 595 Math, 563 Writing, GR=96%, AMO=77.8%, IM=100%, PI=84.3% THREE RIVERS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

401 N. Miami Ave., Cleves, OH 45002, (513) 941-6400, threeriversschools.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,937, PM=6.3%, AR=94.5%, PPS=$9,040, 3READ=95.1%, 3MATH=82.1%, READ=98.4%, MATH=96.8%, GR=96.2%, AMO=74.3%, IM=87.5%, PI=83.7%

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL 56 Cooper Rd., Cleves, OH 45002, (513) 467-3200, threeriversschools.org GS=9–12, E=879, PM=5.5%, AR=93.6%, PPS=$8,295, READ=98.4%, MATH=96.8%, GR=96.2%, AMO=66.7%, IM=86.7%, PI=83%

WAYNE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

659 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, OH 45068, (513) 897-6971, wayne-local.com GS=K–12, E=1,425, P M = 5 . 2 % , A R = 9 6.4% , ST R =1 8 / 1 –2 3 / 1 , PPS=$7,629, 3READ=94.2%, 3MATH=91.3%, READ=99.2%, MATH=100%, GR=95.5%, AMO=83.3%, IM=87.5%, PI=88.3%

GLEN ESTE HIGH SCHOOL 4342 Glen Este Withamsville Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 947-7600, westcler.k12.oh.us GS=9– 12, E=1,232, PM=6.4%, AR=94.2%, PPS=$6,870, READ=96.5%, MATH=94%, GR=90.9%, AMO=75%, IM=100%, PI=83.5% WESTERN BROWN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

524 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154, (937) 4442044, wb.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=3,224, PM=1.8%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$6,978, 3READ=73.1%, 3MATH=77%, READ=97.5%, MATH=96.4%, GR=92.4%, AMO=36.8%, IM=62.5%, PI=80.3%

WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 735 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, OH 45068, (513) 8974776, wayne-local.com GS=9–12, E=461, PM=2%, AR=96.4%, STR=21/1, PPS=$7,171, READ=99.2%, MATH=100%, ACT=22.9, SAT=570 Writing, 580 Reading, 580 Math, GR=95.5%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=90.1% WEST CLERMONT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

476 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154, (937) 4442544, wb.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=872, PM=1.5%, AR=95.7 %, PPS=$5,356, READ=97.5%, MATH=96.4%, GR=92.4%, AMO=100%, IM=90%, PI=82.9% WILLIAMSBURG LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4350 Aicholtz Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 943-5000, westcler.k12.oh.us GS=K–12, E=7,911, PM=7.8%, AR=95%, PPS=$7,132, 3READ=88.4%, 3MATH=85.7%, READ=96.3%, MATH=95.6%, GR=92.4%, AMO=50.7%, IM=87.5%, PI=82.1%

AMELIA HIGH SCHOOL

549A W. Main St., Williamsburg, OH 45176, (513) 724-3077, ext. 10, burgschools.org GS=K–12, E=996, PM=5%, AR=95.5%, PPS=$6,866, 3READ=92.5%, 3MATH=94%, READ=96.7%, MATH=90.2%, GR=85.9%, AMO=75.5%, IM=79.2%, PI=84.3%

WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

1351 Clough Pk., Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 947-7400, westcler.k12.oh.us GS=9–12, E=1,174, PM=5.4%, AR=93.7 %, PPS=$6,777, READ=96.8%, MATH=97.5%, GR=94.6%, AMO=75%, IM=90%, PI=83.6%

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WESTERN BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

500 S. Fifth St., Williamsburg, OH 45176, (513) 724-2211, ext. 302 or 311, burgschools.org GS=9– 12, E=559, PM=4.2%, AR=95.5%, PPS=$6,011, READ=96.7%, MATH=90.2%, GR=85.9%, AMO=75%, IM=82.4%, PI=84.9%

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] WINTON WOODS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

1215 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240, (513) 619-2300, wintonwoods.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,423, PM=86.6%, AR=94.6%, PPS=$9,894, 3READ=65.1%, 3MATH=62.1%, READ=92.8%, MATH=87.2%, GR=83.8%, AMO=27.7 %, IM=29.2%, PI=71.8%

ACADEMY OF GLOBAL STUDIES AT WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL 1231 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240, (513) 619-2420, wintonwoods.org GS=9–12, E=1,083, READ=92.8%, MATH=87.2%, GR=84.1%, AMO=44.1%, IM=60%, PI=77.1%

WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL 1231 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240, (513) 619-2420, wintonwoods.org GS=9–12, E=1,083, PM=86.8%, AR=93.6%, PPS=$10,275, READ=92.8%, MATH=87.2%, GR=84.1%, AMO=44.1%, IM=60%, PI=77.1% WYOMING CITY SCHOOLS

420 Springfield Pk., Wyoming, OH 45215, (513) 206-7000, wyomingcityschools.org GS=K–12, E=1,903, PM=22.6%, AR=96.7%, PPS=$10,710, 3READ=98.6%, 3MATH=97.1%, READ=99.3%, MATH=99.3%, GR=98.7%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=94.2%

WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL 106 Pendery Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215, (513) 206-7050, wyomingcityschools.org GS=9–12, E=671, PM=22.3%, AR=95.7%, PPS=$10,774,

READ=99.3%, MATH=99.3%, GR=98.7%, AMO=100%, IM=100%, PI=93.8%

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Standards, AMO=28.6%, Meets Standards, TPR=32.9%, Meets Standards, Dropout Recovery School

GREATER OHIO VIRTUAL SCHOOL

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)

CINCINNATI COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 1425 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45214, (513) 684-0777, ccpaonline.com GS=K–12, E=829, PM=99.2%, AR=96.2%, PPS=$7,453, 3READ=78.7%, 3MATH=73%, READ=97.4%, MATH=100%, GR=81%, AMO=27.8%, IM=50%, PI=74%

DOHN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 608 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 281-6100, dohnschool.org GS=9–12, E=275, AR=63.7%, PPS=$8,728, GR=44.7%, Exceeds

1879 Deerfield Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 6952924, mygovs.com GS=7–12, E=523, AR=98.8%, GR=42.9%, Exceeds Standards, AMO=0%, Does Not Meet Standards, TPR=58.6%, Meets Standards, Dropout Recovery School

LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF CINCINNATI 2612 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 475-0222, lifeskillscenters.com GS=9–12, E=115, AR=42.5%, GR=5.1%, Does Not Meet Standards, AMO=4.1%, Does Not Meet Standards, TPR=30.8%, Meets Standards, Dropout Recovery School

LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF HAMILTON COUNTY 7710 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237, (513) 821-6695, lifeskillscenters.com GS=9–12, E=80, AR=48%, GR=8.6%, Meets Standards, AMO=1.7%, Does Not Meet Standards, TPR=9.1%, Does Not Meet Standards, Dropout Recovery School

LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF MIDDLETOWN 631 S. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, OH 45044, (513) 423-1800, lifeskillscenters.com GS=9–12, E=77, AR=46.8%, GR=Not Rated, AMO=Not Rated, TPR=20%, Meets Standards, Dropout Recovery School

Garden Montessori School 1318 Nagel Road - Cincinnati, Ohio 45255 (513) 474-4933 Preschool, Kindergarten and Full Day Care Ages 2 1/2 – 6 • Open 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A great investment in your daughter’s future

Now enrolling for fall 2015!

Our modular schedule gives students ownership of her time and class load.

Garden Montessori is Where Young Minds Grow!

Our culture offers students the freedom to self-govern in a safe place.

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Our campus facilitates self-discipline and the ability to positively adapt to surroundings.

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LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 6100 Desmond St., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 561-7888, lys.org GS=6–12, E=59, AR=53.1%, GR=15.8%, Meets Standards, AMO=Not Rated, TPR=Not Rated, Dropout Recovery School

ALDERSGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1810 Young St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 7636655, aldersgatechristianacademy.webs.com GS=K–12 ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI SCHOOLS

MT. AUBURN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (MAIA) 244 Southern Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-5500, maia-sabis.net GS=K–12, E=401, P M = 9 6 . 3 % , A R = 9 6 . 6 % , P P S = $ 9, 6 9 9, 3READ=66.7%, 3MATH=71.4%, READ=84.6%, MATH=84.6%, AMO=1.2%, IM=8.3%, PI=65%

SUMMIT ACADEMY TRANSITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 5800 Salvia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 541-4000, summitacademies.com GS=8–12, E=92, PM=47.6%, AR=92.8%, PPS=$6,675, READ=88.9%, MATH=77.8%, GR=73.3%, AMO=Not Rated, IM=10%, PI=67.8%

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

100 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 421-3131, catholicbestchoice.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=43,961, GR=99%, U=Yes, T=Varies by school

575-0093, saseasschool.org GS=Preschool– grade 8, E=525, PM=5%, AR=98%, STR=18/1, PPS=$8,000, U=Yes, T=$3,595 in parish; $5,095 nonparish

ST. ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3064 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, OH 45015, (513) 863-0604, saintanncs.com GS=Preschool–grade 8, E=190–200, STR=18/1, U=Yes, T=$3,085 in parish; $3,660 nonparish, SD=Innovative Technology School

ALL SAINTS SCHOOL 8939 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 792-4732, allsaints.cc/school GS=K–8

ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA SCHOOL 4390 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 574-4035, saintals.org GS=K–8, E=117, PM=4%, AR=95%, STR=10/ 1, PPS=$6,000, U=Yes, T=$3,250 in parish; $4,250 nonparish, SD=Class of 2014 earned an average of approximately $4,000 in academic scholarships

ST. ALOYSIUS ON THE OHIO SCHOOL 6207 Portage St., Cincinnati, OH 45233, (513) 9417831, saoto.ascendsms.com GS=Preschool–grade 8, E=92, PM=2.2%, AR=100%, STR=10/1, U=Yes, T=$3,297 K–8; $4,889 full-time pre-K; $3,462 part-time pre-K, SD=2012 NFL Play60 School, full accreditation from OCSAA in May 2013

ST. ANDREW-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL 5900 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH 45150, (513)

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3545 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 2211230, school.annunciationbvmparish.org GS=PreK–8, E=181, PM=65%, STR=13/1

ST. ANTONINUS SCHOOL 5425 Julmar Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 9222500, saintantoninus.org/school GS=K–8

STEPHEN T. BADIN HIGH SCHOOL 571 New London Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 863-3993, badinhs.org GS=9–12, E=530, PM=5%, AR=97%, STR=14/1, PPS=$10,825, ACT=23.4, GR=99.9%, U=Yes, T=$8,840

ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL 1453 Locust Lake Rd., Amelia, OH 45102, (513) 753-5566, stbameliaschool.org GS=Pre-K–8

ST. BERNARD SCHOOL 7115 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 353-4224, stbernardtc.org GS=K–8, E=189

Our graduates are going places!

Students from the Sycamore High School Class of 2015 have been accepted to: Yale University Johns Hopkins University Stanford University Duke University Miami University The Ohio State University United States Air Force Academy

University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of Michigan Washington Univ. in St. Louis Wellesley College Xavier University University of Notre Dame

5959 Hagewa Drive Cincinnati OH 45242 513-686-1700

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL 4305 Pitts Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223, (513) 5415122, stbonifaceschool.net GS=Pre-K–8, E=220

CARDINAL PACELLI SCHOOL 927 Ellison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 3211048, cardinalpacelli.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=370, U=Yes

ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL 3324 Wunder Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 4817683, stcatharinesiena.org GS=K–8, STR=22/1, U=Yes

ST. CECILIA SCHOOL 4115 Taylor Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 5336060, stceciliacinti.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=240

ST. CLEMENT SCHOOL 4534 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217, (513) 641-2137, stcschool.org GS=Pre-K–8

ST. COLUMBAN SCHOOL 896 Oakland Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 6837903, saintcolumbanschool.org GS=K–8, E=650

CORRYVILLE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 108 Calhoun St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 2814856, corryvillecatholic.org GS=Preschool–grade 8, E=191, STR=23/1, U=Yes, T=Income-based; Ed Choice Scholarship accepted

DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 1133 Clifton Hills Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 861-0600, depaulcristorey.org GS=9–12, E=249, PM=80%, AR=97%, STR=12/1, PPS=$11,601, U=Yes, T=Sliding scale; ranges $500–$5,000

ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL 371 Pedretti Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 2511275, stdominicdelhi.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=466, PM=9.6%, AR=98%, STR=22/ 1, U=Yes, T=$2,950 first student, in parish; $4,395 nonparish, SD=2008 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ELDER HIGH SCHOOL 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 9213744, ElderHS.org GS=9–12, E=925

BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL 4855 St. Rt. 122, Franklin, OH 45005, (513) 423-0723, fenwickfalcons.org GS=9–12, E=541, STR=14/1, ACT=24.5, SAT=575 Reading; 580 Math; 556 Writing, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$8,950 in parish; $9,450 nonparish

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1602 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 961-1953, desalescincy.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=More than 200

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL 20 DeSales Ave., Lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 9326501, stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org GS=K–8, E=183, PM=5%, AR=98%, STR=16/1, U=Yes

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

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ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 18 W. Sharon Ave., Glendale, OH 45246, (513) 7715220, stgabeschool.org GS=K–8, E=443, PM=27%, AR=99%, STR=25/1, U=Yes, T=$3,500 grades 1–8 in parish; $3,600 kindergarten in parish; $3,960 grades 1–8 nonparish; $4,060 kindergarten nonparish, 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=320, STR=20/1

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC MONTESSORI 4460 Berwick St., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 2714171, gscmontessori.org GS=Preschool–grade 8, E=200, PM=13%, AR=90–95%, STR=12/1, PPS=$7,000, U=Yes, T=$3,000–$7,850, SD=Principal Dan Teller named Outstanding Educator in Cincy Magazine’s 2014 K–12 Outstanding Educator Recognition Program; only school in Cincinnati that offers the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL 6539 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 624-3141, gaschool.org GS=K–8, E=546, PM=7%, STR=20/1, U=Yes, T=$4,404 kindergarten in parish; $5,979 kindergarten nonparish; $4,071 grades 1–8 in parish; $5,791 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; 2014 recipient of the Thomas Edison Governor’s Award for STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 3001 Price Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 9218483, hfschool.org GS=K–8, E=210

ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL 5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 389-3242, saintischool.org GS=K–8, E=1,040, STR=15/1, U=Yes, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; named 2014 Top Workplace

by Enquirer Media; recipient of the Inclusion Leadership Award given by the Mayerson Foundation; winner of Radio Disney’s Get Active, Get Fit competition (2012, 2013, 2014); recognized by the Council on Child Abuse for programs on personal safety; three foreign exchange relationships in China, France, and Japan

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 7800 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 388-3020, ihomschool.org GS=Preschool–grade 8, E=780, AR=98%, STR=22/1, U=Yes, grades K–8, T=Preschool varies by class; $4,430 kindergarten in parish; $4,095 grades 1–8 in parish; multiple child discount; aid available for parishioners who qualify, SD=2013 National Catholic Schools of Tomorrow Award in the category of Stewardship and Social Justice; 2010 National Catholic Schools of Tomorrow Award in the category of Innovation of Curriculum and Instruction; 2004 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; fully accredited by the National Catholic Education Association; 2007 Edward M. Shaughnessy III, Serving All God’s Children Inclusion Award

ST. JAMES SCHOOL (WHITE OAK) 6111 Cheviot Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 7415333, stjameswo.org GS=K–8, E=569, PM=5%, STR=18/1, U=Yes, T=$3,465, 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, STR=20/1–25/1

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5375 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45252, (513) 385-7970, stjohndrschool.org GS=Preschool– grade 8, E=487, PM=8%, AR=95%, STR=19/1, PPS=$4,090, U=Yes, T=$3,400, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL 508 Park Ave., Harrison, OH 45030, (513) 367-6826, sjbharrison.org GS=K–8, STR=17/1

ST. JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 925 S. Second St., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 8638758, sjcshamilton.org GS=K–8

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 745 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45203, (513) 381-2126, saintjosephchurchandschool.com GS=Pre-K–8

ST. JUDE SCHOOL 5940 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 598-2100, stjudebridgetown.org GS=K–8, E=474, STR=20/1–30/1

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL 3091 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 741-3000, lasallehs.net GS=9–12

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

ST. LOUIS SCHOOL 250 N. Broadway, Owensville, OH 45160, (513) 7320636, saintlouisschool.catholicweb.com GS=K–8, T=Contact school

ST. MARGARET OF YORK SCHOOL 9495 Columbia Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 6973100, smoyschool.com GS=K–8, E=710

ST. MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL 3729 Harding Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 6617609, saintmartin.org GS=K–8, E=290, STR=24/1

ST. MARY SCHOOL 2845 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 3210703, smshp.com GS=K–8, E=490, PM=11%, AR=98%, STR=18/1, U=Yes, SD=Three-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, 2014 NCEA National Distinguished Principal Award

ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 119 E. Walnut St., Hillsboro, OH 45133, (937) 8409932, stmaryofhillsboro.com GS=Pre-K–5, E=54

McAULEY HIGH SCHOOL 6000 Oakwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 681-1800, mcauleyhs.net GS=9–12, E=479, PM=7.5%, AR=96.9%, STR=15/ 1, ACT=24,

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] SAT=1084, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$10,685 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, STR=18/1

MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER 2335 Grandview Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 475-6700, mercymontessori.org GS=Preschool– grade 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, and National Catholic Educational Association

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 300 Market St., Ripley, OH 45167, 937-392-4202, stmichaelcatholicschool.org GS=Pre-K–8

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL

30.1, SAT=Top 20 percent scored above 1293, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$10,685, SD=2002 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL 9001 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 791-1680, moeller.org GS=9–12, E=891, STR=15/1

MOTHER OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL 3036 Werk Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 6612740, motherofmercy.org GS=9–12, E=491, PM=7%, STR=11/1, ACT=Top 20 percent scored above

7197 Mother Teresa Ln., Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 779-6585, mtces.org GS=K–8, E=460

MT. NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL 711 E. Columbia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45215, (513) 821-3044, mndhs.org GS=9–12, E=700, STR=15/1, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$10,625, SD=68 graduates and current students recognized as 2014 Advanced Placement Scholars; only high school in Cincinnati with a unique, four-year MAP program; only school from the U.S. to participate in the global Model UN conference: IMUN Conference in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2014; this year, varsity volleyball team won regional and state championships for the second year in a row

5936 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513) 4586767, nativity-cincinnati.org/school GS=K–8, E=414

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

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2940 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 931-3070, olgcs.org GS=K–8, E=580

INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS

5835 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 347-2660, lourdes.org GS=K–8

OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL

NATIVITY SCHOOL

11136 Oak St., Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 5543555, stmichaelsharonville.org GS=K–8

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL

808 Neeb Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45233, (513) 347-2072, olv.org GS=K–8, STR=20/1

OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL 3180 South Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 3472222, olvisitation.org GS=1–8

ST. PETER IN CHAINS SCHOOL 451 Ridgelawn Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 863-0685, stpeterinchains.org GS=K–8

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, ACT=25 advanced students; 21 college-prep students, SAT=1326 advanced students; 1121 college-prep students, GR=100% of CP and AP students, U=Yes, T=$8,995, SD=100 percent of graduates following an advanced curriculum received academic scholarships in 2014; nearly 40 percent of last year’s college-bound seniors received academic scholarships; nearly 30 percent 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)

mission Where I found my _________.

Our holistic approach nourishes young minds and allows children the opportunity to learn, explore, play & grow in a unique environment.

18 Months - 5 years Art • Music • Yoga Spanish • Science Monthly visits from the Cincinnati Zoo!

Sarah Mense, PhD, Columbia University Laboratory Scientist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City Badin High School, Class of 2000

Give Us Four Years.

Get A Lifetime Of Success.

Here are a few of our Tots’ masterpieces replicating Andy Warhol, Picasso, Henri Matisse, Eric Carle, Van Gogh, Monet & more!

MASON • 6408 THORNBERRY COURT • 513.770.6776 • WWW.CREATIVETOTS.COM TO SEE MORE OF WHAT OUR CREATIVE TOTS DO IN THE CLASSROOM, VISIT OUR BLOG: CREATIVETOTSMASON.WORDPRESS.COM

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The one thing we always hear from graduates? The Badin experience is more than they ever could have imagined. From top-tier education and real-world connections to opportunities in athletics, extracurriculars and spiritual growth – Badin gives every single student the chance to reach their full potential.

BEGIN here.

BELONG here.

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863-8705, queenofpeacehamilton.org GS=PreK–8, E=230

RESURRECTION SCHOOL 1740 Iliff Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 471-6600, res-school.org GS=K–8

ST. RITA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215, (513) 771-7600, srsdeaf.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=181, PM=24%, STR=5/1, U=Yes, T=Tuition-based; accepts school district contracts

ROGER BACON HIGH SCHOOL 4320 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217, (513) 641-1300, rogerbacon.org GS=9–12, E=437, STR=13/1

SACRED HEART OF JESUS SCHOOL 400 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 858-4215, shjs.org GS=1–8

SETON HIGH SCHOOL 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, (513) 471-2600, setoncincinnati.org GS=9–12

ST. SUSANNA SCHOOL 500 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 3983821, stsusannaschool.org GS=K–8, E=714

ST. TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOL 1194 Rulison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238, (513) 471-4530, stteresa.net GS=K–8, E=225, PM=17%, STR=18/1, U=Yes, T=$3,150 in parish

ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL 788 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 7532540, sttmschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=291

ST. URSULA ACADEMY 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 961-3410, saintursula.org GS=9–12, E=668, PM=7%, STR=15/1, ACT=27, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$12,620, SD=Class of 2014 earned college scholarship offers totaling more than $20 million; an average 8–9% of seniors achieve National Merit recognition (averaged over past five years); GGCL Swim League champions in swimming and diving

ST. URSULA VILLA 3660 Vineyard Place, Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 871-7218, stursulavilla.org GS=Age 2– grade 8, E=464, PM=11%, AR=97%, STR=12/1, PPS=$10,884, U=Yes, kindergarten and above, T=$2,123–$10,857, SD=99 percent of graduates matriculate to their first-choice high school

URSULINE ACADEMY 5535 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 791-5791, ursulineacademy.org GS=9–12, E=704, PM=13%, STR=11/1, PPS=$15,023, ACT=31 (top 25% of students), SAT=660 Reading, 650 Math, 660 Writing (top 25% of students), GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$11,850 plus $275 technology fee and $175 activity fee, SD=Six finalists in the 2015 competition for National Merit scholarships and one finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program; in 2014, 100 students received AP Scholar

Awards; 93% of the class of 2014 earned college scholarships in excess of $26 million; approved and accredited by North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, and the Ohio Department of Education

ST. VERONICA PARISH SCHOOL 4475 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244, (513) 528-0442, school.stveronica. org GS=Preschool–grade 8, E=524, PM=9%, AR=98%, STR=17/ 1, PPS=$5,256, U=Yes, T=$3,875 in parish; $5,425 nonparish, SD=2009 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; Ohio School of Character Award; Ohio Promising Practices Award

ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 791-6320, svf-school.org GS=K–8

ST. VIVIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 885 Denier Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 5226858, stvivian.org GS=K–8, E=230, PM=25%, AR=98%, STR=20/1, PPS=$5,000, U=Yes, T=$4,825, SD=Excellent

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

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL 600 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 761-7600, stxavier.org GS=9–12, E=1,580, PM=12%,

Liberty Bible Academy is located on a beautiful 12-acre campus in Mason, Ohio. Classes are available for preschool through twelfth grade. LBA provides a Christ-centered education at an affordable cost (check our website for info on financial aid).

LBA features: • Excellent Academic Program - Students scored in top 14% nationally - Middle school tested on average four grade levels above national average • Small Class Sizes • Safe and Nurturing Environment • Coming in Fall 2015! High School Program Offered in Partnership with Liberty University

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] 742-5800, centralmontessoriacademy.org GS=PreK–6, E=100, STR=12/1–16/1, U=No, T=$4,800– $9,320

CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 927 O’Bannonville Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, (513) 683-4757, cmhschool.com GS=Pre-K–6, E=140, PM=5%, AR=95%, STR=12/1 ages 3–9; 14/1 ages 9–12, U=No, T=$9,850 full-day elementary; $6,500 full-time half-day preschool; $4,200 parttime half-day preschool

Cincinnati Country Day School AR=98%, STR=15/1, PPS=$13,820, ACT=28, SAT=1254, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$12,820, SD=The Jesuit High School in Cincinnati END OF ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI SCHOOLS

CHRIST-CENTERED PRESCHOOL 220 Sunset Ave., Harrison, OH 45030, (513) 3674564, christcenteredpreschool.com GS=Preschool

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL

cincinnatichristian.org GS=Pre-K–12, E=664, PM=25%, AR=99%, STR=16/1, PPS=$9,071, ACT=23, SAT=1678, GR=100%, U=Dress code, T=$7,416–$8,800 (first child), SD=Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International

BETHANY SCHOOL

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY CAMPUS 7350 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 8748500, cincinnatichristian.org

CENTRAL BAPTIST ACADEMY 7645 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 5215481, centralbaptistcincinnati.com GS=K–8, E=153, PM=82%, AR=97%, STR=15/1, PPS=$4,400, U=Yes, T=$4,600

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN JUNIOR/ SENIOR HIGH CAMPUS 7474 Morris Rd., Fairfield, OH 45011, (513) 892-8500, cincinnatichristian.org

CENTRAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY 1904 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513)

6905 Given Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 9790220, countryday.net GS=Early childhood–grade 12, E=850, PM=31%, AR=100%, STR=9/ 1, ACT=27, SAT=1900, GR=100%, U=Dress code, T=$6,370–$24,465, 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, E=260

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

11981 Pippin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 8252290, beautiful-savior.com GS=Pre-K–8

555 Albion Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 771-7462, bethanyschool.org GS=K–8, E=240, PM=60%, AR=97%, STR=15/1, U=Yes, T=$9,380 plus $400 in fees

CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

(513) 247-0900, chca-oh.org GS=Preschool–12, E=1,400, PM=19%, STR=12/1, GR=100%, U=Yes age 3–grade 8, T=$6,785–$14,625 North Campus; $9,525–$11,230 Armleder Campus, SD=Three-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; 18 Advanced Placement courses with 90% pass rate; Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search recognition; multiple Division athletic championships; Cappies award-winning theater; largest area international student program

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

Instilling Pride. Igniting Passion.

Infinite Possibilities.

Not your typical high school experience…

Lakota introduces a dynamic high school internship program that produces college and career-ready graduates.

• DEEPER LEARNING EXPERIENCES to complement the academic rigor in the classroom.

Located on the scenic Ohio River, MCR has been enriching the lives of 3-6 year old children since 1966. The program is child-centered and includes a dedicated and highly-trained staff, committed and involved parents, and a warm and inviting environment. Before and After Care available. Healthy, nutritious snacks, Musikgarten, indoor Gym. AMS affiliated.

2505 Riverside Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 321-3282 montessoricenterroom.com

• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE to high-demand fields like engineering, biomedical, sales, business operations and finance.

• A WIDE VARIETY OF BUSINESS PARTNERS like Procter & Gamble, UC Health West Chester Hospital, Emery Federal Credit Union, WMKV-FM, ProSource and West Chester & Liberty townships.

• YEAR-ROUND OPTIONS for high school juniors & seniors to discover their passions and interests.

Lakotaonline.com/internships Lakota Local Schools is the 8th largest school district in Ohio & the largest in Butler County, consistently recognized for high academic achievement.

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

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—OTTO ARMLEDER MEMORIAL EDUCATION CENTER 140 W. Ninth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 7212422, chca-oh.org GS=Pre-K–8

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

THE COMPASS SCHOOL 9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 683-8833, thecompassschool.com GS=6 weeks– age 12, E=170

CREATIVE TOTS—MADEIRA 7803 Laurel Ave., Madeira, OH 45013, (513) 2722223, creativetots.com GS=18 months–pre-K

CREATIVE TOTS PRESCHOOL—MASON 6408 Thornberry Court, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 770-6776, creativetotsmason.com GS=18 months– pre-K, E=120, PM=25–30%, STR=6/1 toddler; 8/1 preschool; 10/1 pre-K, U=No, T=$2,160–$5,830; extended-day enrichment options

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CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL Main Campus: 6743 Chestnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 541-0220, cincinnatiwaldorfschool. org GS=Preschool–grade 8, E=240, PM=25%, STR=6/1 preschool, 9/1 kindergarten, U=No, T=$4,066–$11,320

COLONIAL SCHOOLS

6277 Collegevue Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 542-0643, edengrove.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=106, STR=11/1

EL-SEWEDY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 8094 Plantation Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45069, (513) 755-0169, intlacademy.org GS=Pre-K–8

GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

The Preparatory School on the Square: 70 Berkeley Dr.; The Westover Preparatory School: 855 Stahlheber Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 785-2021, (513) 867-4006, colonialschools.org GS=Preschool–K, E=180, PM=4%, STR=10/1 preschool, 12/1 pre-K, 16/1 kindergarten, U=No, T=Varies pre-K, $350/ month kindergarten, SD=Preschool rated 3 stars in Step Up to Quality, kindergarten rated 4 stars

1318 Nagel Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 474-4933, gardenmontessorischool.com GS=Pre-K–K, E=35– 40, PM=25%, AR=99%, STR=7/1, U=No, T=Varies, depending on program, SD=Established in 1973

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

KINDER GARDEN SCHOOL—BLUE ASH 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 791-4300, kindergartenschool.com GS=Infants–grade 3, E=110

KINDER GARDEN SCHOOL— WEST CHESTER 5900 West Chester Rd., Suite C, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 874-3100, kindergartenschool.com GS=Infants–grade 3

LAKOTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 7000 Summerhill Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 779-4316, lakotachristian.com GS=K–12

LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY 4900 Old Irwin-Simpson Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 754-1234, libertybibleacademy.org GS=PreK–12, E=166, PM=70%, AR=97.3%, STR=15/1, PPS=$7,600, U=Yes, T=$7,320 K–8; preschool varies; $4,000 grades 9–12 (cost varies), SD=Recognized for outstanding academic program; graduates score in the top 10% nationally, with 30% scoring in the gifted and talented range

LINDEN GROVE SCHOOL 4122 Myrtle Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-2215, lindengroveschool.org GS=K–8, E=62, PM=10%, AR=100%, STR=7/1, PPS=$26,270, T=$23,900– $24,950 depending on program selection

MARS HILL ACADEMY 4230 Aero Dr., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 7703223, marshill.edu GS=K–12, E=350, PM=21%,

Now Enrolling Preschool–8th Grade

• Small Class Sizes • Recognized for STEM Education • Halo Bell: Enrichment Services For ALL Students • Leader In Technology - 1:1 Tablet Program in 6-8 Grades - Android Tablets in K-3 Classrooms - Laptops Available for 4-5 Grades • All Students Participate in Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education Weekly • Extra-Curricular Activities Include Athletics, Music, Drama, Chess, & Robotics Clubs, Plus Much More

Guardian Angels School 6539 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 513.624.3141 • www.gaschool.org SCHO O LS GUI DE 2 015 |

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] STR=10/1, ACT=30, SAT=1330, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$5,737–$11,249, SD=On average, 25 percent of Mars Hill Academy 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) 2726822, mvca-oh.com GS=Preschool–grade 12, E=350, STR=14/1, ACT=24, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$1,420–$9,995

MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 8293 Duke Blvd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 3987773, montacademy.org GS=18 months–grade 8, PM=42%, STR=10/1–15/1

MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM 2505 Riverside Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 321-3282, montessoricenterroom.com GS=Pre-K–K, E=50, STR=10/1, U=No, T=$4,900

THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI 3 Burton Woods Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 281-7999, newschoolmontessori.com GS=Age 3– grade 6, E=125, PM=33%, AR=98%, STR=8/1 preprimary, 12/1 elementary, PPS=$12,000, U=No, T=$7,750–$11,950 (includes lunch)

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SYMMES 9175 Governors Way, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 6976970, primrosesymmes.com GS=Infant–K, before/ after-school care up to age 12, E=150, PM=25%, STR=4/1–18/1 dependent on age, U=Yes, pre-K–K, T=Varies, SD=AdvancedEd accredited

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, E=54, PM=26%, AR=100%, STR=3/1, PPS=$14,000, ACT=32, SAT=680/650, GR=100%, U=No, T=$14,500

THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL 5400 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 728-2400, 7hills.org GS=Age 2–grade 12, E=1,047, PM=30%, STR=9/ 1, ACT=30.9, SAT=1957, GR=100%, U=Yes at the Doherty Campus,

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

SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 8714700, summitcds.org GS=Age 2–grade 12, E=1,030, PM=23%, STR=9/1, GR=100%, U=No ages 2–6; yes grades 1–12, T=$4,150–$20,960

TERRY’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. 419 Poplar Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215, (513) 7613836, terrysmontessori.com GS=Pre-K–K

XAVIER UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI LAB SCHOOL 3800 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45207, (513) 7453424, xavier.edu/montessori-lab-school GS=PreK–3, E=50

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SPRINGER SCHOOL AND CENTER 2121 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 871-6080, springer-ld.org GS=1–8, E=200, PM=17%, STR=8/1, U=No, T=$22,600 grades 1–5, $23,370 grades 6–8, SD=Independent Schools Association of the Central States; John Peterson Special Needs Scholarship provider

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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 End-of-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

lish II=56%, EOC Algebra II=23.1%, ACT=17.1, GR=97%, OS=69.7, PR=66, CL=Needs Improvement BEECHWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

BOONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

50 Beechwood Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, (859) 331-3250, beechwood.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=1,241, PM=9.8%, AR=97.1%, STR=16/ 1, PPS=$8,772, READ=71.1% elementary/72.4% middle, MATH=72.9% elementary/66.3% middle, EOC English II=81.1%, EOC Algebra II=76.8%, GR=97.8%, OS=80.8, PR=99, CL=Distinguished

BEECHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 54 Beechwood Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, (859) 3311220, beechwood.kyschools.us GS=7–12, E=599, PM=8.5%, AR=96.7%, STR=17/1, PPS=$6,732, EOC English II=81.1%, EOC Algebra II=76.8%, ACT=24.8, GR=97.8%, OS=85.8, PR=99, CL=Distinguished BELLEVUE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

307 Bracken St., Augusta, KY 41002, (606) 7562545, augusta.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=288, PM=4.2%, AR=95.1%, STR=14/1, PPS=$9,520, READ=35.1% elementary/43.9% middle, MATH=35.1% elementary/36.8% middle, EOC English II=56%, EOC Algebra II=23.1%, GR=97%, OS=64, PR=45, CL=Needs Improvement

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL 207 Bracken St., Augusta, KY 41002, (606) 756-2105, augusta.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=288, PM=4.2%, AR=95.1%, STR=14/1, PPS=$9,649, EOC Eng-

EOC English II=44.2%, EOC Algebra II=29.5%, ACT=19, GR=92.9%, OS=66.3, PR=47, CL=Needs Improvement

219 Center St., Bellevue, KY 41073, (859) 2612108, bellevue.kyschools.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=711, PM=10%, AR=92.9%, STR=14/1, PPS=$10,234, READ=46.3% elementary/45.8% middle, MATH=39.5% elementary/30.1% middle, EOC English II=44.2%, EOC Algebra II=29.5%, GR=92.9%, OS=63.8, PR=42, CL=Needs Improvement

BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL 201 Center St., Bellevue, KY 41073, (859) 2612980, bellevue.kyschools.us GS=7–12, E=313, PM=8%, AR=94.2%, STR=14/1, PPS=$8,236,

8330 U.S. Rt. 42, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 2831003, boone.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=19,567, PM=15.5%, AR=96.1%, STR=16/1, PPS=$8,842, READ=62.8% elementary/59.3% middle, MATH=54.3% elementary/55% middle, EOC English II=66.3%, EOC Algebra II=57.5%, GR=92.7%, OS=72.4, PR=91, CL=Distinguished

BOONE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 7056 Burlington Pk., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 282-5655, bchs.boone.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,310, PM=18.1%, AR=94.8%, STR=15/1, PPS=$8,169, EOC English II=61.9%, EOC Algebra II=46.6%, ACT=19.2, GR=94%, OS=76.1, PR=92, CL=Distinguished/Progressing, High Performing School

ALTERNATIVE CENTER FOR EDUCATION 99 Center St., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 2831003, bcap.boone.kyschools.us GS=6–12, E=92, PPS=$16,324

CONNER HIGH SCHOOL 3310 Cougar Path, Hebron, KY 41048, (859) 3344400, connerhs.com GS=9–12, E=1,267, PM=9.1%, AR=95.2%, STR=17/1, PPS=$7,517, EOC English II=65.6%, EOC Algebra II=61.9%, ACT=21.4, GR=95.4%, OS=75.6, PR=90, CL=Distinguished/ Progressing, Focus School

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ERLANGER-ELSMERE SCHOOLS

500 Graves Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 7272009, erlanger.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,172, PM=26%, AR=95.2%, STR=15/1, PPS=$10,321, R E A D = 4 8 .7 % e le m e n t a r y/4 2 % m i d d le , MATH=40.5% elementary/33.5% middle, EOC Algebra II=21.1%, GR=83.9%, OS=66.5, PR=61, CL=Needs Improvement

LLOYD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 450 Bartlett Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 727-1555, erlanger.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=493, PM=24.5%, AR=94%, STR=13/1, PPS=$10,015, EOC English II=53.2%, EOC Algebra II=22.6%, ACT=19.1, GR=88.5%, OS=75.4, PR=89, CL=Proficient/ Progressing FT. THOMAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

28 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 781-3333, fortthomas.kyschools.us GS=K– 12, E=3,008, PM=7.5%, AR=97%, STR=17/1, PPS=$8,868, READ=77.1% elementary/75.9% middle, MATH=72% elementary/71% middle, EOC English II=84.6%, EOC Algebra II=64.5%, GR=98.1%, OS=82.1, PR=99, CL=Distinguished/ Progressing, District of Distinction

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

RANDALL K. COOPER HIGH SCHOOL 2855 Longbranch Rd., Union, KY 41091, (859) 384-5040, cooper.boone.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,138, PM=9.8%, AR=95.5%, STR=16/ 1, PPS=$7,598, EOC English II=67.4%, EOC Algebra II=44%, ACT=21.1, GR=95%, OS=76.9, PR=94, CL=Distinguished/Progressing, High Performing School

LARRY A. RYLE HIGH SCHOOL 10379 U.S. Rt. 42, Union, KY 41091, (859) 3845300, ryle.boone.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,680, PM=10.7%, AR=95.6%, STR=18/1, PPS=$7,219, EOC English II=70.5%, EOC Algebra II=74.9%, ACT=21.4, GR=91.3%, OS=82.4, PR=98, CL=Distinguished CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

101 Orchard Ln., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 6352173, campbell.k12.ky.us GS=K–12, E=4,808, PM=7%, AR=95.8%, STR=17/1, PPS=$9,509, READ=64.1% elementary/60.5% middle, MATH=58% elementary/61.1% middle, EOC English II=64.7%, EOC Algebra II=58%, GR=96.8%, OS=74.6, PR=96, CL=Distinguished/Progressing

CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 909 Camel Crossing, Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-4161, campbell.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=1,503, PM=5.2%, AR=95.1%, STR=19/1, PPS=$6,754, EOC English II=66.4%, EOC Algebra II=59.6%, ACT =2 1 . 2 , G R = 97. 5 % , OS =7 7. 2 , P R = 9 4, CL=Distinguished/Progressing, High Performing School

CAMPBELL COUNTY DAY TREATMENT CTR ALT 51 Orchard Ln., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-9113, campbell.k12.ky.us GS=6–12, E=35, PM=22.9%, STR=13/1, PPS=$22,712

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COVINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

25 E. Seventh St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 392-1000, covschools.us GS=K–12, E=3,828, PM=47.8%, AR=94.8%, STR=14/1, PPS=$12,814, READ=28.1% middle, MATH=39.6% elementary/24.7% middle, EOC English II=30.6%, EOC Algebra II=9.1%, GR=81.5%, OS=59.4, PR=22, CL=Needs Improvement, Focus District

HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL 25th and Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41014, (859) 655-9545, covschools.us GS=9–12, E=793, PM=48.2%, AR=93%, STR=13/1, PPS=$12,571, EOC English II=32.7%, EOC Algebra II=9.4%, ACT=16.8, GR=91.5%, OS=59.7, PR=18, CL=Needs Improvement/Progressing, Focus School

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING CENTER 1516 Scott St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 581-7512, covschools.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=62, PM=48.4%, STR=7/1, PPS=$31,587 DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

200 Clay St., Dayton, KY 41074, (859) 491-6565, dayton.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=849, PM=8.5%, AR=95.1%, STR=14/1, PPS=$11,161, READ=41.7% elementary/45.1% middle, MATH=44.7% elementary/40.4% middle, EOC English II=39.6%, EOC Algebra II=9.7%, GR=85.4%, OS=62, PR=33, CL=Needs Improvement

DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL 200 Greendevil Ln., Dayton, KY 41074, (859) 292-7486, dayton.k12.ky.us GS=7–12, E=342, PM=5.3%, AR=93.8%, STR=13/1, PPS=$10,684, READ=46.6% middle, MATH=38.3% middle, EOC English II=39.6%, EOC Algebra II=9.7%, ACT=17.8, GR=85.4%, OS=60.4, PR=20, CL=Needs Improvement, Priority School

2400 Memorial Pkwy., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 781-5900, fortthomas.kyschools.us GS=9– 12, E=935, PM=6.1%, AR=96.5%, STR=17/1, PPS=$10,041, EOC English II=84.6%, EOC Algebra II=64.5%, ACT=23.6, SAT=592 Reading, 600 Math, 580 Writing, GR=98.1%, OS=86.9, PR=99, CL=Distinguished/Progressing, School of Distinction GALLATIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

75 Boardwalk, Warsaw, KY 41095, (859) 5671820, gallatin.kyschools.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,619, PM=12.8%, AR=94.7%, STR=16/1, PPS=$10,041, READ=46.3% elementary/33.6% middle, MATH=34.6% elementary/28.3% middle, EOC English II=47.8%, EOC Algebra II=30.9%, GR=88.6%, OS=62.2, PR=34, CL=Needs Improvement, Focus District

GALLATIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 70 Wildcat Circle, Warsaw, KY 41095, (859) 5677640, gallatin.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=442, PM=9.3%, AR=93.5%, STR=14/1, PPS=$7,648, EOC English II=47.8%, EOC Algebra II=30.9%, ACT=18.6, GR=89.2%, OS=64.8, PR=39, CL=Needs Improvement GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS

820 Arnie Risen Blvd., Williamstown, KY 41097, (859) 824-3323, grant.kyschools.us GS=PreK–12, E=3,843, PM=7%, AR=94.8%, STR=17/1, PPS=$8,828, READ=50.4% elementary/48.7% middle, MATH=40.8% elementary/33.9% middle, EOC English II=48.5%, EOC Algebra II=53.8%, GR=89.8%, OS=68.2, PR=75, CL=Proficient

EAGLE CREEK ACADEMY 1505 N. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097, (859) 8247706, grant.kyschools.us GS=6–12, E=15, PM=6.7%, STR=8/1, PPS=$20,403

GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 715 Warsaw Rd., Dry Ridge, KY 41035, (859) 824-9739, grant.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,115,

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] EOC English II=59.2%, EOC Algebra II=42.6%, ACT=20.8, GR=93.2%, OS=70.7, PR=72, CL=Proficient/Progressing, Focus School

SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL 5400 Old Taylor Mill Rd., Taylor Mill, KY 41015, (859) 356-3146, kenton.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=942, PM=8.7%, AR=93.7%, STR=19/ 1, PPS=$7,462, EOC English II=59.3%, EOC Algebra II=32.7%, ACT=18.6, GR=83.5%, OS=71.4, PR=73, CL=Proficient, Focus School

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PM=5.7%, AR=93.2%, STR=18/1, PPS=$6,551, EOC English II=50%, EOC Algebra II=57.3%, ACT=18.4, GR=88.8%, OS=74.4, PR=87, CL=Proficient KENTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

1055 Eaton Dr., Fort Wright, KY 41017, (859) 3448888, kenton.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=14,170, PM=11.4%, AR=95.8%, STR=17/1, PPS=$8,972, READ=61.3% elementary/55.8% middle, MATH=59.6% elementary/55.6% middle, EOC English II=61%, EOC Algebra II=35.5%, GR=91%, OS=71.4, PR=89, CL=Proficient

DIXIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 3010 Dixie Hwy., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 3417650, kenton.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,383, PM=14.1%, AR=94.3%, STR=19/1, PPS=$6,902,

11132 Madison Pk., Independence, KY 41051, (859) 960-0100, kenton.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=1,678, PM=5.4%, AR=95%, STR=19/1, PPS=$6,602, EOC English II=64.5%, EOC Algebra II=31.6%, ACT=20.3, GR=93.5%, OS=71.4, PR=73, CL=Proficient, Focus School LUDLOW INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

525 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016, (859) 261-8210, ludlow.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=832, PM=4.9%, AR=95.1%, STR=15/1, PPS=$9,611, READ=40.3% elementary/51.3% middle, MATH=33.3% elementary/38.9% middle, EOC English II=65.4%, EOC Algebra II=38.1%, GR=91.2%, OS=65.9, PR=57, CL=Needs Improvement

NEWPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

30 W. Eighth St., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 2923001, newportwildcats.org GS=K–12, E=1,708, PM=41.5%, AR=94.2%, STR=12/1, PPS=$12,473, READ=28.4% elementary/27.7% middle, MATH=26.7% elementary/37% middle, EOC English II=35.6%, EOC Algebra II=16.9%, GR=85.8%, OS=56.3, PR=18, CL=Needs Improvement/Progressing, Focus District/High Progress District

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL 900 E. Sixth St., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 292-3023, newportwildcats.org GS=9–12, E=404, PM=35.4%, AR=92.7%, STR=11/1, PPS=$12,265, EOC English II=35.6%, EOC Algebra II=16.9%, ACT=17.8, GR=85.8%, OS=61.3, PR=23, CL=Needs Improvement/Progressing PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

2525 Hwy 27 N., Falmouth, KY 41040, (859) 654-6911, pendleton.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,352, PM=3.4%, AR=95.1%, STR=16/ 1, PPS=$9,668, READ=48.6% elementary/46.1% middle, MATH=42.6% elementary/37.4% middle, EOC English II=53.1%, EOC Algebra II=28.4%, GR=93.6%, OS=66.7, PR=62, CL=Needs Improvement/Progressing

PENDLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL 515 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016, (859) 261-8211, ludlow.k12.ky.us GS=7–12, E=397, PM=4.8%, AR=94.5%, STR=14/1, PPS=$7,860, EOC English II=65.4%, EOC Algebra II=38.1%, ACT=20, GR=91.2%, OS=74.2, PR=86, CL=Proficient

2359 Hwy 27 N., Falmouth, KY 41040, (859) 654-3355, pendleton.k12.ky.us GS=9–12, E=723, PM=1.2%, AR=94.3%, STR=16/1, PPS=$10,805, EOC English II=53.1%, EOC Algebra II=28.4%, ACT=18.9, GR=93.6%, OS=7 1.9, PR=75, CL=Proficient/Progressing

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SILVER GROVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

101 W. Third St., Silver Grove, KY 41085, (859) 441-3873, s-g.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=187, PM=2.7%, AR=92.8%, STR=10/1, PPS=$15,554, READ=29.5% elementary/42.3% middle, MATH=9.1% elementary/23.1% middle, EOC English II=58.3%, EOC Algebra II=0%, GR=95%, OS=56.8, PR=18, CL=Needs Improvement/Progressing, Focus District

SILVER GROVE SCHOOL 101 W. Third St., Silver Grove, KY 41085, (859) 4413873, s-g.k12.ky.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=187, PM=2.7%, AR=92.8%, STR=10/1, PPS=$12,178, EOC English II=58.3%, EOC Algebra II=0%, ACT=16.1, GR=95%, OS=64.6, PR=39, CL=Needs Improvement/Progressing WALTON-VERONA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

16 School Rd., Walton, KY 41094, (859) 4854181, wv.kyschools.us GS=K–12, E=1,542, PM=5.7%, AR=96.4%, STR=16/1, PPS=$9,598, READ=65.2% elementary/64.7% middle, MATH=56.6% elementary/43.4% middle, EOC English II=77.3%, EOC Algebra II=59.8%, GR=99.1%, OS=77.4, PR=98, CL=Distinguished/ Progressing, District of Distinction

WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL 30 School Rd., Walton, KY 41094, (859) 4857721, wv.kyschools.us GS=9–12, E=494, PM=5%, AR=96%, STR=15/1, PPS=$8,636, EOC English II=77.3%, EOC Algebra II=59.8%, ACT=21.2, GR=99.1%, OS=84.4, PR=99, CL=Distinguished/ Progressing, School of Distinction

K E N T U C KY P R I VAT E / R E L I G I O US KENTUCKY 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

ST. AGNES SCHOOL 1322 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Ft. Wright, KY 41011, (859) 261-0543, school.saintagnes.com GS=K–8, E=375, U=Yes, T=$4,672, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ST. ANTHONY ELEMENTARY 485 Grand Ave., Taylor Mill, KY 41015, (859) 4315987, school.saintanthonytaylormill.org GS=K–8, E=46, PM=1%, AR=90%, STR=12/1, GR=95%, U=Yes, T=$4,235–$8,570, SD=In-school tuition scholarships and district high school scholarships

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 5955 Taylor Mill Rd., Covington, KY 41015, (859) 356-9201, ccsky.org GS=Age 3–grade 12, E=360, ACT=25.1

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

CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 2048 Alexandria Pk., Highland Heights, KY 41076, (859) 491-9960, cornerstonemontessori.us GS= Pre-K–8, E=51, PM=10%, AR=95%, STR=12/1, U=No, T=$4,900 half-day AM preschool; $3,920 half-day PM preschool; $7,645 full-day pre-K–8, SD=American Montessori Society member DIOCESE OF COVINGTON SCHOOLS

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

1840 Jefferson Ave., Covington, KY 41014, (859) 2615564, staugustines.net/school GS=K–8

BISHOP BROSSART HIGH SCHOOL 4 Grove St., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 635-2108, bishopbrossart.org GS=9–12, E=368, PM=1%, STR=14/1, ACT=23

BLESSED SACRAMENT 2407 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, (859) 3313062, school.bssky.org GS=K–8, E=590, STR=16/1

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL 23 Rossford Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 572-2680, stcatherineofsiena.org GS=K–8, E=162, U=Yes

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5313 Madison Pk., Independence, KY 41051, (859) 363-4315, saintceciliaschool.net GS=Pre-K–8, U=Yes

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HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

1600 Dixie Hwy., Park Hills, KY 41011, (859) 491-2247, covcath.org GS=9–12, E=566, STR=19/1, ACT=25.2, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$7,777 in parish, $8,452 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

3617 Church St., Covington, KY 41015, (859) 4311335, hchscov.com GS=9–12, E=385, ACT=22.3, GR=100%

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

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL

COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL 21 E. 11th St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 291-7044, covingtonlatin.org GS=8–12, E=250, PM=11%, AR=100%, STR=9/1, PPS=$10,982, ACT=28.5, SAT=1916, GR=100%, U=Formal dress code, T=$10,275; $8,510 for families belonging to a diocesan 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

235 Division St., Bellevue, KY 41073, (859) 291-6937, holytrinity-school.org GS=K–8, U=Yes

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

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 48 Needmore St., Walton, KY 41094, (859) 4856444, saintjosephacademy.net GS=Pre-K–8

ST. HENRY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL 3755 Scheben Dr., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 5250255, shdhs.org GS=9–12, E=494, STR=13/1, ACT=27.2, U=Yes

ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY 6829 Four Mile Rd., Camp Springs, KY 41059, (859) 636-5652, stjosephcampspringsschool.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=38, PM=3%, AR=97%, STR=7/1,

ST. HENRY SCHOOL 3825 Dixie Hwy., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 3422551, sthenryel.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=267, STR=9/1

U=Yes, T=$4,800

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 4011 Alexandria Pk., Cold Spring, KY 41076, (859)

HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3615 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015, (859) 581-6599, holycrosselem.com GS=K–8, E=170

441-2025, stjosephcoldspring.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=428, U=Yes

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ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 2474 Lorraine Ave., Crescent Springs, KY 41017, (859) 578-2742, sjscrescent.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=340, PM=2%, AR=99%, STR=15/1, U=Yes, T=$4,725, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL 1130 Donaldson Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018, (859) 3718100, mqhschool.com GS=K–8, U=Yes

ST. MARY SCHOOL 9 S. Jefferson St., Alexandria, KY 41001, (859) 6359539, saintmaryparish.com/school GS=Pre-K–8

NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 13 Carothers Rd., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 292-0001, ncchs.com GS=9–12, E=340, PM=3%, STR=11/1, PPS=$6,640, ACT=22.9, GR=100%, U=Dress code, T=$6,080 plus fees, SD=Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 1699 Hilton Dr., Park Hills, KY 41011, (859) 2614300, ndapandas.org GS=9–12, E=585, PM=5%, AR=96%, STR=15/1, PPS=$7,300, ACT=26.1, SAT=1790.5, GR=99%, U=Yes, T=$6,550, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 1996, 2012; The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council 2013–2018

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 7303 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 6474070, saint-paul-school.org GS=K–8

AR=98%, STR=9/1, ACT=27.64, SAT=1242, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$8,725 grades 7–8; $10,450 grades 9–12, SD=Two-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; SACS/AdvancEd accreditation since 1921; Washington Post list of Most Challenging High Schools in America; class of 2014 graduates (36 students) earned more than 5.6 million in college scholarship offers

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VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY (ELEMENTARY) 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017, (859) 3316333, villamadonna.org GS=K–6, E=224, PM=5%, AR=98%, STR=9/1, U=Yes, T=$7,375 kindergarten; $8,725 grades 1–6, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; SACS/AdvanceEd Accredited since 1921; Children’s Inc. School of Contribution; standardized tests consistently above national, state, and local averages

STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL 2160 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007, (859) 635-4382, stspp.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=135

AR=98%, STR=15/1, U=Yes, T=$5,200 grades 1–8; discounts available for siblings

ST. THERESE SCHOOL

ST. PHILIP SCHOOL 1400 Mary Ingles Hwy., Melbourne, KY 41059, (859) 441-3423, stphilipky.org GS=K–8, U=Yes

ST. PIUS X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 348 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 3414900, stpiusx.com/school GS=K–8, U=Yes

2516 Alexandria Pk., Southgate, KY 41071, (859) 441-0449, sainttherese.ws GS=K–8, U=Yes

625 Pike St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 431-5153, popcov.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=123, PM=12%,

HERITAGE ACADEMY 7216 U.S. Rt. 42, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 5250213, heritageacademy.hfcus.com GS=Pre-K–8, STR=12/1, ACT=22

ST. THOMAS SCHOOL 428 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 572-4641, sttschool.org GS=Pre-K–8

VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY (HIGH SCHOOL)

PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL

END OF DIOCESE OF COVINGTON SCHOOLS

2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017, (859) 3316333, villamadonna.org GS=7–12, E=200, PM=5%,

TRENT MONTESSORI 305 Park Ave., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 491-3223, trentmontessori.com GS=Pre-K–K, U=No

ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 10310 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 3719008, facebook.com/ZCAKY GS=Pre-K–5, U=Yes

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[SCHOOLS GUIDE ] 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 pending 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, batesvilleinschools. com GS=K–12, E=2,121, PM=8%, AR=97.2%, STR=22/ 1, PPS=$9,014, ISTEP=88.8%, ECA=85.4%, GR=96.2%, LG=A

BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1 Bulldog Blvd., Batesville, IN 47006, (812) 934-4384, batesvilleinschools.com/bhs GS=9–12, E=728, PM=7%, AR=97%, STR=20/1, ECA=85.4%, ACT=24, SAT=1025, GR=96.2%, 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=2,699, PM=1.5%, AR=95.8%, PPS=$9,410, ISTEP=70.6%, ECA=68.7%, GR=93.7%, LG=B

FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 1 Wildcat Lane, Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4101, fccsc.k12.in.us/fchs GS=9–12, E=889, PM=1.6%, AR=95.1%, ECA=68.7%, SAT=956, GR=93.7%, LG=B LAWRENCEBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

300 Tiger Blvd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 5377200, lburg.k12.in.us GS=K–12, E=1,988, PM=10%, AR=96%, STR=15/1, PPS=$9,855, ISTEP=74.1%, ECA=75%, GR=96.6%, LG=B

LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL 100 Tiger Blvd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 5377219, lburg.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=597, PM=10%, AR=96.1%, STR=18/1, ECA=75%, ACT=21.1, SAT=954, GR=96.6%, LG=B

Oldenburg Academy

SUNMAN-DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

1 Trojan Pl., Suite B, St. Leon, IN 47012, (812) 6232291, sunmandearborn.k12.in.us GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,886, PM=3.5%, AR=96.1%, PPS=$10,785, ISTEP=82.6%, ECA=82.7%, GR=96.2%, LG=A

EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 1 Trojan Pl., St. Leon, IN 47012, (812) 576-4811, echs. sunmandearborn.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=1,306, PM=2.3%, AR=95.7%, ECA=82.7%, SAT=1014, GR=96.2%, LG=A

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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=803, PM=3.6%, AR=97.6%, PPS=$10,340, ISTEP=73.2%, ECA=71.7%, GR=90.6%, LG=C

RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL 120 S. Henrietta St., Rising Sun, IN 47040, (812) 438-2652, risingsun.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=232, PM=3%, AR=96.7%, ECA=71.7%, SAT=992, GR=90.6%, LG=C SOUTH DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

6109 Squire Pl., Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 926-2090, sdcsc.k12.in.us GS=K–12, E=2,656, PM=3.7%, AR=95.9%, PPS=$10,670, ISTEP=78.1%, ECA=69.3%, GR=92.1%, LG=B

SOUTH DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL 5770 Highlander Dr., Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 9263772, sdcsc.k12.in.us GS=9–12, E=908, PM=3%, AR=95%, ECA=69.3%, SAT=998, GR=92.1%, LG=B

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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

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 17 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville, IN 47006, (812) 9343310, st.louisschool.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=420, U=Yes

ST. MARY SCHOOL 211 Fourth St., Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 926-1558, mystmarys.com GS=K–8, U=Yes

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 275 High St., Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4961, sms.smsbrookville.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=234, PM=2.8%, AR=97.8%, T=Stewardship or $2,950 tuition plus book fees and registration for nonparishioners, SD=Received an A letter grade from the Indiana Department of Education

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman, IN 47041, (812) 623-2348, stnicholas-sunman.org GS=K–8, E=118, PM=2%, AR=98%, STR=14/1, U=Yes, T=$325 in parish, SD=4-star school; received an A letter grade from the Indiana Department of Education

OLDENBURG ACADEMY ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY 9788 N. Dearborn Rd., Guilford, IN 47022, (812) 623-2631, stpauledu.com GS=Pre-K–8, E=100, STR=12/1, U=Yes, T=$2,500, SD=Received an A letter grade from the Indiana Department of Education

ST. LAWRENCE SCHOOL 524 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 5373690, stlschool.com GS=K–8, E=228, STR=18/1, U=Yes, SD=2006 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg, IN 47036, (812) 9344440, oldenburgacademy.org GS=9–12, E=202, PM=7 %, AR=100%, STR=12/ 1, ACT=25, SAT=1640, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$7,925, SD=4star school; received an A letter grade from the Indiana Department of Education

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HE INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION conducted a survey in 2014 that uncovered the top strengths and experiences colleges look for when reviewing applications. The three most important factors were a rigorous high school curriculum, grades that represent a strong effort, and solid scores on standardized tests (ACT/SAT).

So students shouldn’t be afraid to take on a challenge when it comes to their coursework. The payoff, especially if you overcome that challenge, will be worth the effort.

Melissa Gorbandt, director of admissions at Northern Kentucky University, says that students should pursue rigorous academics in high school.

“This means that they are taking advantage of Advanced Placement courses, honors classes, and dual-credit courses at local universities, and working toward strong ACT and SAT scores,” she says.

Colleges want to see your grades have an overall upward trend, but it is preferred to have slightly lower grades in a rigorous program as compared to perfect grades in a less-challenging class.

Holly Pollock, director of undergraduate admissions at Morehead State

University, suggests that sophomores and juniors take ACT and SAT tests early and pay attention to the feedback so they can improve their scores. “The ACT specifically gives important information on how a student is struggling within each subject area,” she says. “They should read it and be informed, then take action. For example, if that test tells them they are struggling in a math area, they should get a tutor or extra help.”

So what if your academic résumé— curriculum, GPA, test scores—closely matches that of another student? What sets you apart? The IECA survey says the next two influential strengths are a wellwritten essay and passionate involvement in a few extracurricular activities.

“Putting forth the effort to write an appropriate and grammatically correct essay is essential,” says Alicia Kornowa, director of admissions for recruitment at the University of Cincinnati. “They should definitely list what they do outside of the classroom such as sports, volunteering, or clubs. For some students this could be a part-time job or being a caregiver for a family member. We just want to see how students spend time outside of the classroom.”

A killer essay is one that is well constructed and highly personal. Give insight into your personality, values, and goals.

Colleges, when reading about your extracurriculars, are interested in commitment and depth. It’s to your advantage to have heavy involvement in a few activities, especially those in which you’ve gained leadership skills.

To show just how much you want that acceptance letter, go visit the college. Dan Marschner, assistant director of admissions at Xavier University, says it’s beneficial to be on the campus during the admissions process.“Trends show that there are students applying to more and more schools to ease the process,” he says. “We would recommend that students be more intentional in showing what they are interested in. When you actually walk around the campus, meet people and see the facilities; it is a more helpful piece of the puzzle.”

Now simply wait for that acceptance letter.

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»THE UC ECONOMICS CENTER IS HELPING TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR K–12 STUDENTS.

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T’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START LEARNING ABOUT MONEY. With the curriculum and classroom programs developed by the University of Cincinnati Economics Center, kindergarteners learn that money is earned by doing a job and we have to make smart choices for how to spend it. Third graders are taught the responsibility of borrowing money and paying it back. A Stock Market Game for grades 4–12 has students work in teams to invest a virtual $100,000, research companies, and figure out ratios.

The Economics Center creates the curriculum and provides educators with the professional development and resources they need to bring it to the classroom. Now more than ever, the Center is dedicated to enhancing economic education in the community.

In the aftermath of America’s economic recession, “the curriculum has not changed—the need for the curriculum has changed,” says Julie Heath, director of the Economics Center.

Students and teachers from Cincinnati Public Schools work primarily with the program. The material is age-appropriate and introduces realistic concepts to students. Heath says the program is not solely concerned with teaching students about saving money; it is about developing good decision-making skills, taking responsibility, and learning from your own mistakes.

“Financial education is not what people typically think of as financial education,” she says. “Most people think of very rudimentary skills like how to write a check, but that is not true. It is truly teaching children to make good decisions. It could relate to money, behaving well in class, or not dropping out, but it applies across their lives.”

In fact, the curriculum has helped kids become better students. In classrooms with the program, attendance rose from 47% to 81%, class preparedness went from 33.5% to 65%, and the number of students with no disciplinary infractions went from 41% to 65%. — K . F .

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ANTONELLI COLLEGE 124 E. Seventh St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 2414338, antonellicollege.edu/campuses/cincinnati » Year Founded: 1947, Total Enrollment: 230, 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: 7 (various degree focuses available), Graduate Degrees: 1 (various degree focuses available), Student/Faculty Ratio: 9/1, Tuition: $26,600 plus fees, Room and Board: $6,000

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

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: $540/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: 180, Graduate Degrees: 100, Doctoral Degrees: 15, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $8,682 plus fees, Out-of-state Tuition: $23,948 plus fees, Room and Board: $8,340

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY 2001 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205, (502) 272-8131, bellarmine.edu » Year Founded: 1950, Total Enrollment: 3,609, Undergraduate Degrees: 62, Graduate Degrees: 13, Doctoral Degrees: 3, Student/Faculty Ratio: 12/1, Tuition: $36,290 plus one-time $400 matriculation fee, Room and Board: $10,700

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: $10,726, Out-of-state Tuition: $18,034, Room and Board: $8,244

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: 75, Graduate Degrees: 56, Doctoral Degrees: 51, Student/Faculty Ratio: 9/1, Tuition: $42,766, Room and Board: $13,376

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY 1400 Brush Row Rd., Wilberforce, OH 45384, (937) 376-6348, centralstate.edu » Year Founded: 1887, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 60, Tuition: $6,246, Room and Board: $9,318

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 2700 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45204 (513) 244-8100, ccuniversity.edu » Year Founded: 1924, Total Enrollment: 1,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 20, Graduate Degrees: 9, Student/Faculty Ratio: 13/1, Tuition: $7,983/semester, Room and Board: $3,930

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Enrollment: More than 16,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 114, Graduate Degrees: 44, Student/ Faculty Ratio: 17/1, In-state Tuition: $7,212, Outof-state Tuition: $17,448, Room and Board: $6,792

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

GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE

Bellarmine University 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: 10,600, Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: More than 130, Student/ Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $148.64/

credit hour, Out-of-state Tuition: $297.28/credit hour for nonresidents

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH 5701 Delhi Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45223, (513) 2444200, msj.edu » Year Founded: 1920, Total Enrollment: More than 2,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 44, Graduate Degrees: 7, Doctoral Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 12/1, Tuition: $25,850, Room and Board: $7,880–$10,840

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475, (859) 622-1000, eku.edu » Year Founded: 1906, Total

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–’16)

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: 12, Student/Faculty Ratio: 24/1, Tuition: Varies by program

INDIANA UNIVERSITY–BLOOMINGTON 107 S. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405, (812)

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Built upon the 500-year-old Jesuit tradition of liberal arts education, Xavier combines academic excellence with a “care for the whole person” philosophy, and it shows in our numbers: No. 1 Graduation rate in the Midwest.

78% Of applicants accepted into medical school.

94% Overall career placement rate.

92% Of business students were employed within six months.

100% Of freshmen received financial aid.

100% Of seniors on the men’s basketball team have graduated since 1986.

260 Number of students on Alternative Breaks service trips.

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[COLLEGE GUIDE ] 855-4848, iub.edu » Year Founded: 1820, Total Enrollment: 46,416, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 180, Graduate Degrees: More than 100, Doctoral Degrees: More than 100, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition: $10,388, Out-of-state Tuition: $33,240, Room and Board: $9,494

ment: More than 27,500, 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: $17,972, Room and Board: $9,908

MARIAN UNIVERSITY 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 100, Graduate Degrees: More than 100, Doctoral Degrees: 31, Student/Faculty Ratio: 17/1, In-state Tuition: $8,908, Out-of-state Tuition: $30,088, Room and Board: $7,758

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, Student/Faculty Ratio: 15/1, Tuition: $24,728, Room and Board: $7,988

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 9286 Schulze Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 8813601, 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 Enroll-

3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46222, (317) 955-6000, marian.edu » Year Founded: 1937, Total Enrollment: More than 2,700, Undergraduate Degrees: 41, Graduate Degrees: 3, Doctoral Degrees: 1, Student/Faculty Ratio: 15/1, In-state Tuition: $30,500, Room and Board: $9,322

MT. VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 800 Martinsburg Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH 43050, (740) 392-6868, mvnu.edu » Year Founded: 1968, Total Enrollment: 2,143, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 100, Graduate Degrees: More than 15, Student/Faculty Ratio: 14/1, Tuition: $25,498, Room and Board: $7,260

MIAMI UNIVERSITY HAMILTON 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 785-3000, regionals.miamioh.edu » Year Founded: 1968, Total Enrollment: 5,000, 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: 17/1, In-state Tuition: $13,533, Out-of-state Tuition: $29,640, Room and Board: $11,109

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY 40351, (606) 783-2221, moreheadstate.edu » Year Founded:

MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis

1887, Total Enrollment: More than 11,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 143, Graduate Degrees: 70, Doctoral Degrees: 3, Student/Faculty Ratio: 18/1, In-state Tuition: $7,866, Out-of-state Tuition: $19,666, Room and Board: $7,888

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1 Louie B Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, KY 41099, (859) 572-5100, nku.edu » Year Founded: 1968, Total Enrollment: More than 15,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 67, Graduate Degrees: 23, Doctoral Degrees: 5, Student/Faculty Ratio: 17/1, In-state Tuition: $4,236/semester, Kentucky and Indiana residents and Ohio reciprocity; $6,468/semester, Cincinnati metro area residents, Out-of-state Tuition: $8,472/semester, Room and Board: $7,210–$10,610

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY 525 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810, (419) 772-2000, onu.edu » Year Founded: 1871, Total Enrollment: 3,695, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 70, Doctoral Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 12/1, Tuition: $29,425 average, Room and Board: $10,890

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PURDUE UNIVERSITY 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, (765) 494-4600, purdue.edu » Year Founded: 1869, Total Enrollment: 38,770, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200, Graduate Degrees: More than 100, Doctoral Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 13/1, 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) 339-1212, 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: $99.03/semester hour, Out-of-state Tuition: $282.40/semester hour

Northern Kentucky University OHIO UNIVERSITY 1 Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 5931000, ohio.edu » Year Founded: 1804, Total Enrollment: 22,657, 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

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: $9,459

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE— DAYTON 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45402, (800) 3153000, sinclair.edu » Year Founded: 1887, Total Enrollment: More than 24,000, Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: More than 200, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition: $99.03/semester hour, Out-of-state Tuition: $282.40/semester hour

SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 100 Hobart Dr., Hillsboro, OH 45133, (937) 393-3431, sscc.edu » Year Founded: 1975, Total Enroll-

ment: More than 2,500, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 30; partnership degree programs also available, Tuition: Varies by program; among the lowest in the state of Ohio

SPALDING UNIVERSITY 845 S. Third St., Louisville, KY 40203, (502) 5859911, spalding.edu » Year Founded: 1814, Total Enrollment: 2,500, Student/Faculty Ratio: 13/1, Undergraduate Degrees: 14, Graduate Degrees: 9, Doctorate Degrees: 2, Tuition: $740/credit hour (except courses in Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy), Room And Board: $3,900/semester

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY– COLUMBUS 281 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-6446, osu.edu » Year Founded: 1870, Total Enrollment: 58,322, 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: $26,537, Room and Board: $11,666

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: 39, Graduate Degrees: 2, Student/Faculty Ratio: 13/1, Tuition: $26,500 plus fees, Room and Board: $6,000–$8,500

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[COLLEGE GUIDE ] UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 410 Administration Dr., Lexington, KY 40508, (859) 257-9000, uky.edu » Year Founded: 1865, Total Enrollment: 29,385, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 100, Graduate Degrees: 120, Doctoral Degrees: 61, Student/Faculty Ratio: 18/1, In-state Tuition: $10,464, Out-of-state Tuition: $22,734, Room and Board: $10,616

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 500 S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 8525555, 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: 18/1, In-state Tuition: $10,236, Out-of-state Tuition: $24,124, Room and Board: $4,790

University of Cincinnati

233-8300, transy.edu » Year Founded: 1780, Total Enrollment: 1,100, Undergraduate Degrees: 38, Student/Faculty Ratio: 11/1, Tuition: $33,360, Room and Board: $9,300

UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY 440 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 861-6400, myunion.edu » Year Founded: 1964, Total Enrollment: 1,483, Undergraduate Degrees: 14, Graduate Degrees: 3, Doctoral Degrees: 1, Tuition: $490/credit hour plus fees

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 2600 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45221, (513) 556-1100, uc.edu » Year Founded: 1819, Total

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Enrollment: 43,691, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200, Graduate Degrees: More than 250, Doctoral Degrees: 28, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, In-state Tuition: $11,000 plus fees, Out-of-state Tuition: $26,334 plus fees, Room and Board: $10,250–$12,490

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, (937) 229-1000, udayton.edu » Year Founded: 1850, Total Enrollment: 10,385, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 80, Graduate Degrees: More than 50, Doctoral Degrees: 12, Student/ Faculty Ratio: 14/1, Tuition: $37,230, Room and Board: $11,840

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: 67, Graduate Degrees: More than 50, Doctoral Degrees: 26, Student/Faculty Ratio: 10/1, Tuition: $39,912, Room and Board: $12,512

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101, (270) 745-0111, wku.edu » Year Founded: 1906, Total Enrollment: More than 21,000, Undergraduate Degrees: More than 170, Graduate Degrees: More than 80, Doctoral Degrees: 4, Student/Faculty Ratio: 19/1, In-state Tuition:

25, Student/Faculty Ratio: 16/1, Tuition: $23,800 plus fees, Room and Board: $9,392

WILMINGTON COLLEGE BLUE ASH Ste. 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 17,000, Undergraduate Degrees: 91, Graduate Degrees: 80, Doctoral Degrees: 8, Student/Faculty Ratio: 23/1, In-state Tuition: $8,730, Out-of-state Tuition: $16,910, Room and Board: $9,108

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Xavier University $9,140, Out-of-state Tuition: $23,352, Room and Board: $6,364–$7,840

WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY 1055 N. Bickett Rd., Wilberforce, OH 45384, (937) 376-2911, wilberforce.edu » Year Founded: 1856, Total Enrollment: More than 450, Undergradu-

ate Degrees: 20, Graduate Degrees: 1, Tuition: $13,250, Room and Board: $1,400–$3,586

WILMINGTON COLLEGE 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH 45177, (800) 341-9318, wilmington.edu » Year Founded: 1870, Total Enrollment: 1,200, Undergraduate Degrees:

3800 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45207, (513) 745-3000, xavier.edu » Year Founded: 1831, Total Enrollment: 6,538, Undergraduate Degrees: 90, Graduate Degrees: 40, 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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Solve the Problem That’s easy if you’re using the methods on the left, because that’s how you learned to multiply.

These days, there’s a new way. With the introduction of more rigorous educational standards, students learn basic math using different—and more challenging—methods. Can you figure them out?

Traditional Multiplication

Multiplying Using Arrays

(39 X 44)

(4th grade)

40

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(30 X 40)

(30 X 4)

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1,716

Traditional Multiplication

Lattice Multiplication

(415 X 21)

(5th grade)

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