- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Sycamore High School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448601741
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore High School ranks #3 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Sycamore Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448601741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Sycamore High School held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.2 → 110.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 390448601741 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,678 enr · 14.8:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School (996 students)
Sycamore High School held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.2 → 110.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sycamore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sycamore High School
1,678 students
- Edwin H Greene
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
996 students
- Sycamore Junio
Sycamore Junior High School
921 students
- Symmes Element 656
Symmes Elementary School
656 students
- Blue Ash Eleme 650
Blue Ash Elementary
650 students
- Maple Dale Ele 584
Maple Dale Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Sycamore High School reports 1,678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore High School compares
Sycamore 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,678 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,678
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Ohio - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,334
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Asian 15.9%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Sycamore High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sycamore Community City reports $16,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Symmes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ash Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Dale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
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
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 (~1,678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore High School
How many students attend Sycamore High School?
Sycamore High School has 1,678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,639 (2022-23) → 1,677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore High School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower 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 Sycamore High School?
12.9% of students at Sycamore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore High School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore High School?
Sycamore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Sycamore High School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore High School ranks #3 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 Sycamore Community City?
Besides Sycamore High School, Sycamore Community City also operates Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School (996 students), Sycamore Junior High School (921 students), and Symmes Elementary School (656 students). See the Sycamore Community City district page for the complete list.