- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for School for Creative and Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437500316
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Creative and Performing Arts earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #56 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Creative and Performing Arts has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Creative and Performing Arts ranks #56 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437500316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
School for Creative and Performing Arts grew from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,296 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 81.2 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 390437500316 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,300 enr · 16:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
School for Creative and Performing Arts grew from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,296 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 81.2 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
School for Creative and Performing Arts 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
- This school
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
- Hughes Stem Hi
Hughes Stem High School
1,167 students
What this shows School for Creative and Performing Arts reports 1,300 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Creative and Performing Arts compares
School for Creative and Performing Arts is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,300
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
White 28.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, School for Creative and Performing Arts is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School for Creative and Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Stem High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Creative and Performing Arts'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
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Aiken New Tech High School
Standard public school
1,226 students 17.5:1 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 (~1,300 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Creative and Performing Arts
How many students attend School for Creative and Performing Arts?
School for Creative and Performing Arts has 1,300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,214 (2022-23) → 1,296 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Creative and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Creative and Performing Arts is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 School for Creative and Performing Arts?
41.5% of students at School for Creative and Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Creative and Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at School for Creative and Performing Arts is African American at 57.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Creative and Performing Arts?
School for Creative and Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 School for Creative and Performing Arts rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Creative and Performing Arts ranks #56 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 School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and Withrow University High School (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.