Enrollment
622
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Cnty Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390012103912Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #19 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science ranks #19 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Hamilton Cnty Math & Science · Ohio
NCES ID 390012103912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Cnty Math & Science compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hamilton Cnty Math & Science spends $9,577 per pupil, 35% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 18:1).
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is a single-school charter district, so Hamilton Cnty Math & Science operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Hamilton Cnty Math & Science compares
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 88.3%
Two or More 8.4%
White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Cnty Math & Science, which includes Hamilton Cnty Math & Science.
$9,577
Per student
-35%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 85.9%
Federal 12.9%
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 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 (~622 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
How many students attend Hamilton Cnty Math & Science?
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Cnty Math & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Cnty Math & Science?
48.3% of students at Hamilton Cnty Math & Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Cnty Math & Science?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is African American at 88.3% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Cnty Math & Science?
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton Cnty Math & Science rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science ranks #19 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 Hamilton Cnty Math & Science a good school?
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Hamilton Cnty Math & Science?
None; Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is a single-school charter district, and Hamilton Cnty Math & Science is its only campus.
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