Enrollment
1,619
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cincinnati, OH
Princeton High School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390446701554
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #13 of 20
- high schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton High School ranks #13 of 20 high schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Princeton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446701554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton High School
Princeton High School is a large high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 1,619 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,619 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 327 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,619 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's high schools, it stands alongside Oak Hills High School (2,255 students): Princeton High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 24:1).
Princeton City also operates Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students) and Springdale Elementary School (529 students) alongside Princeton High School.
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 Princeton High School compares
Princeton 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,619 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,619
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$16,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
African American 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 17.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Princeton High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton City, which includes Princeton High School.
$16,240
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 18.7%
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.
How Princeton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hill Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharonville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oak Hills High School
Standard public school
2,255 students 24:1 students per teacher
West Clermont High School
Standard public school
2,048 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Colerain High School
Standard public school
1,591 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dohn Community
Standard public school
1,568 students 42.4:1 students per teacher
Winton Woods High School
Standard public school
1,272 students 17:1 students per teacher
Anderson High School
Standard public school
1,166 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~1,619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton High School
How many students attend Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has 1,619 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Princeton High School?
48.0% of students at Princeton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton High School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton High School is African American at 39.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Princeton High School rank among high schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton High School ranks #13 of 20 high 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 high schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Princeton High School a good school?
Princeton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Princeton City?
Besides Princeton High School, Princeton City also operates Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students), Springdale Elementary School (529 students), and Stewart Elementary School (502 students). See the Princeton City district page for the complete list.
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