- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
James N. Gamble Montessori High School
Federal NCES profile for James N. Gamble Montessori High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437505375
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James N. Gamble Montessori High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #36 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 700
- students enrolled
James N. Gamble Montessori High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James N. Gamble Montessori High School ranks #36 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437505375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
James N. Gamble Montessori High School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 390437505375 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
James N. Gamble Montessori High School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
James N. Gamble 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 700
James N. Gamble Montessori High School
700 students
What this shows James N. Gamble Montessori High School reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How James N. Gamble Montessori High School compares
James N. Gamble Montessori High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
White 13.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, James N. Gamble Montessori High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James N. Gamble Montessori High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James N. Gamble 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 (~700 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about James N. Gamble Montessori High School
How many students attend James N. Gamble Montessori High School?
James N. Gamble Montessori High School has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James N. Gamble Montessori High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James N. Gamble Montessori High School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James N. Gamble Montessori High School?
The largest demographic group at James N. Gamble Montessori High School is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James N. Gamble Montessori High School?
James N. Gamble Montessori High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 James N. Gamble Montessori High School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, James N. Gamble Montessori High School ranks #36 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 James N. Gamble 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.