- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390446701554
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Princeton High School held near 1,691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 96.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390446701554 · Cincinnati, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,619 enr · 17.8:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students)
Princeton High School held near 1,691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 96.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Princeton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Princeton High School
1,619 students
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Community Middle School
1,332 students
- Springdale Ele 529
Springdale Elementary School
529 students
- Stewart Elemen 502
Stewart Elementary School
502 students
- Heritage Hill 411
Heritage Hill Elementary School
411 students
- Sharonville El 368
Sharonville Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Princeton High School reports 1,619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton High School compares
Princeton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Princeton City reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,619 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,690 (2022-23) → 1,691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.