Enrollment
142
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390151605812 Charter school
Cincinnati Technology Academy — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Cincinnati Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cincinnati Technology Academy · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cincinnati Technology Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cincinnati Technology Academy reports 142 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 92.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cincinnati Technology Academy spends $14,583 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.1% from local sources (property taxes), 64.5% from the state, and 35.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cincinnati Technology Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
92.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,583
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 142 Top 10% in Ohio — larger than 90% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 21.2:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390151605812
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 28.2%
White 20.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 92.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati Technology Academy, which includes Cincinnati Technology Academy.
$14,583
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 64.5%
Federal 35.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati Technology Academy
How many students attend Cincinnati Technology Academy?
Cincinnati Technology Academy has 142 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cincinnati Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cincinnati Technology Academy is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cincinnati Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cincinnati Technology Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cincinnati Technology Academy?
Cincinnati Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.