Enrollment
1,300
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for Creative and Performing Arts compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at School for Creative and Performing Arts
School for Creative and Performing Arts is a large combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 1,300 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,300 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cincinnati Public Schools spends $18,181 per pupil, 24% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): School for Creative and Performing Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18:1).
Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students) and Western Hills University High School (1,342 students) alongside School for Creative and Performing Arts.
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 School for Creative and Performing Arts compares
School for Creative and Performing Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati Public Schools, which includes School for Creative and Performing Arts.
$18,181
Per student
+24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 24.6%
Federal 21.8%
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 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
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,300 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is School for Creative and Performing Arts a good school?
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. 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 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.
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