- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Clark Montessori High School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Montessori High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437504331
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Montessori High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #44 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Montessori High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Montessori High School ranks #44 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437504331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Clark Montessori High School grew from 711 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 390437504331 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 18.3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Clark Montessori High School grew from 711 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Clark Montessori High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Hills H
Walnut Hills High School
2,453 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills University High School
1,342 students
- School for Cre
School for Creative and Performing Arts
1,300 students
- Withrow Univer
Withrow University High School
1,300 students
- Aiken New Tech
Aiken New Tech High School
1,226 students
- This school 714
Clark Montessori High School
714 students
What this shows Clark Montessori High School reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Montessori High School compares
Clark Montessori High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 33.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Clark Montessori High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Montessori High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Montessori High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Montessori High School
How many students attend Clark Montessori High School?
Clark Montessori High School has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Montessori High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Montessori High School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Montessori High School?
27.0% of students at Clark Montessori High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Montessori High School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Montessori High School is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Montessori High School?
Clark Montessori High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Montessori High School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Montessori High School ranks #44 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides Clark Montessori High School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.