Enrollment
475
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438500834
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #13 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Jr/Sr High School ranks #13 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Deer Park Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390438500834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Park Jr/Sr High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 475 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Deer Park Jr/Sr High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Ohio schools and 35% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 769 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #227.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 156 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 475 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Deer Park Jr/Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Deer Park Community City, also runs Amity Elementary School (569 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deer Park Jr/Sr High School compares
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▲ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$16,774
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Deer Park Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Park Community City, which includes Deer Park Jr/Sr High School.
$16,774
Per student
+14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 20.4%
Federal 14.0%
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.
How Deer Park Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Deer Park Jr/Sr High School?
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School is 11.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School?
32.0% of students at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park Jr/Sr High School?
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Park Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Jr/Sr High School ranks #13 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.
Is Deer Park Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Deer Park Community City?
Besides Deer Park Jr/Sr High School, Deer Park Community City also operates Amity Elementary School (569 students). See the Deer Park Community City district page for the complete list.
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