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Welcome
Your future awaits
Cincinnati Public Schools
2021
High School Guide 2022
School Year
1
Opening Doors to a World of Possibilities
Hello CPS Students and
Families,
How to use this Guide
This handy High School Guide will help you with the big
Welcome to high school! decision: Which high school is best for me?
Here in Cincinnati Public Cincinnati Public Schools offers 16 high schools with a variety of
Schools, our high schools are programs that you can match to your interests and goals — and
focused on preparing students which allow you to graduate prepared to enter college, the military
for success — whether their or the workforce.
paths take them to two- or Our high schools and program options are described inside. Study
four-year colleges, into the this Guide with your family, and you’ll be ready to enter the online
military or into the workforce. high school lottery.
We’re making CPS a District
of Destination — our families’
best choice for education. High School Application Lottery Period for 2021-22
Submit online applications to High School Lottery:
We want our students to exceed Ohio’s rigorous graduation
requirements, but we also want them graduating with clear plans January 12, 2021 through April 16, 2021
in their heads for their futures. How the online high school lottery works:
• Select three high schools in order of preference, with
We use an online lottery application to assign CPS students to
number one being your top choice (in case your top choice
high schools.* is filled).
For lottery details and to see what each CPS high school offers, • The lottery assigns seats in high schools based on preference
take some time to study this High School Guide as a family, order and space available.
then make the important decision on which schools are the
• Because lottery numbers are randomly assigned, parents or
best fit. students may submit online applications any time during
We welcome current CPS students, students living in the CPS the application period (January 12 through April 16,
district but attending other schools, and students living outside 2021). There’s no need to be first in line.
our district. See pages 7-9 for application procedures and
time frames.
Top 5 Things To Consider When Selecting Your High School
We truly appreciate your interest in our high schools, and we look
You want to set yourself up for success in high school and after
forward to welcoming our incoming high school students.
graduation.
CPS’ high school counselors encourage you to think about
Regards,
these five things:
1. School’s Location and Transportation — How long is bus
ride from your home; how will you get to and from school?
Laura Mitchell 2. College, Career and Career-Technical Pathways Offered
Superintendent — What do you want to do after you earn your high school
diploma?
3. Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Offered —
* The following CPS high schools do not participate in the
What do you want to engage with outside of the classrooms?
online High School Lottery:
4. Courses Offered (thinking Advanced Placement (AP),
• Oyler School – See page 43
College Credit Plus, International Baccalaureate, Fine Arts,
• Lighthouse School – See page 44 languages) — Are there specific courses you’re hoping to take?
• School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) – 5. School’s Start and End Times — Do you have an after-school
See pages 25-26 job or other reasons to start or finish at a certain time?
• Walnut Hills High School – See pages 33-34
Students Enrolled in Cincinnati Digital
Academy for COVID-19 Concerns
High school students who enrolled in Cincinnati Digital
Academy for 2020-2021 due to COVID-19 concerns are
For details about the high school lottery, guaranteed seats for 2021-22 in the high schools where they
see pages 7-9 in this Guide, or visit CPS’ website: previously were enrolled; these students do not have to
cps-k12.org/enroll/7-12highschool enter the high school lottery for 2021-22.The Three E’s: Enrolled, Enlisted, Employed
Cincinnati Public Schools offers supportive learning environments Military Service Academies
that provide rigorous curriculum and opportunities for all
There are five U.S. service academies for students who want
students to thrive and engage in the world around them — and
to experience a military environment while getting a paid-for
graduate prepared to be community leaders and world influencers.
college education; participants must commit to serving in the U.S.
We want our students ready to compete globally in their chosen Military after graduation.
pathways — enrolled in higher education, enlisted in the military
• U.S. Military Academy (Army)
(or entering a military academy or ROTC program) or employed
• U.S. Naval Academy
in the workforce.
• U.S. Air Force Academy
Enrolled • U.S. Coast Guard Academy
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
A college education is in reach of all CPS graduates.
Admissions criteria include:
College Credit Plus
• High school academic performance
College Credit Plus (CCP), Ohio’s dual enrollment program, offers • Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
7th-12th-grade students opportunities to take college courses to • Athletics and extracurricular activities
meet high school graduation requirements — and earn college and • Leadership experience and community involvement
high school credits at the same time. (See page 1.) • A congressional letter of recommendation
Advanced Placement Courses (not required for Coast Guard Academy)
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are comparable to college-level ROTC
work, and students may be eligible to earn college credit based The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a college program
on scores received on AP exams. CPS offers AP courses at all high offered at more than 1,700 United States colleges and universities.
schools, but AP offerings vary by school. (See page 1.) The program prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S.
College Pipeline Military.
CPS’ College Pipeline programs are partnerships with specific Students enrolled in ROTC receive a paid-for college education;
colleges that introduce students to the campuses and degree participants must commit to serving in the U.S. Military after
programs available, with the goal of enrolling the students at the graduation. Each service branch has its own ROTC.
college after graduation. (See page 1.) todaysmilitary.com/education-training/rotc-programs
Scholarships
There are numerous scholarship opportunities reserved for
Cincinnati Public Schools’ graduates at our partner colleges
and universities. Employed
List of CPS scholarships and details about how to apply: CPS students start exploring careers in 8th grade through job
cps-k12.org/families-students/student-resources/ shadowing, mock job interviews, internships, Career Fairs and
scholarships/partners career-focused learning opportunities.
Career-Technical Education (CTE)
Hundreds of scholarships also are available for CPS students as Through hands-on experiences in a variety of career fields,
well as students from other school districts; talk to your school CPS students earn industry credentials and skills that employers
counselor for help exploring all scholarship possibilities. demand in competitive career fields. (See pages 2-4.)
cps-k12.org/families-students/ Employment Pipeline
student-resources/scholarships Our students receive on-the-job training from local companies,
which can lead to employment when the student graduates.
(See page 1-4.)
Industry Credentials
Enlisted
An industry-issued credential is a verification of a person’s
Recruiters from branches of the U.S. Military often reach out to
qualifications, which can lead to employment in jobs that
CPS’ juniors and seniors via the mail, participate in CPS’ Career
require specific skills. (See page 2-4.)
Fairs and staff local recruiting offices.
Find a local recruiter via the U.S. Department of
Defense’s website: Defence.govNavigating
Your
High
School
Experience
Start Here. Go Far.
What’s Inside
Understanding Your Opportunities............................................................................. 1-4
Ohio Graduation Requirements Overview.............................................................. 5-6
High School Lottery Information
Who should participate? Who should not participate? ........................................................ 7
How to Apply to CPS High Schools ........................................................................................ 8
Waiting Lists ........................................................................................................................... 8
Student Priority Order for Entering CPS High Schools........................................................... 9
In-District – CPS Students – Grades 10-12.............................................................................. 9
In-District – Non-CPS Students – Grades 7-9 ......................................................................... 9
Lottery Application Sample................................................................................................... 45
Out-of-District Students (Open Enrollment) ........................................................................... 9
Sports and Extracurricular Activities ........................................................................... 10
Map – Locations of CPS High Schools .................................................................. 11-12
High Schools — grouped by program focus; some high schools appear more than
once if the school offers multiple programs
Agriculture
Aiken High School............................................................................................................ 13-14
James N. Gamble Montessori High School ..................................................................... 19-20
Animal Science
Hughes STEM High School .............................................................................................. 21-22
Arts
School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) ............................................................. 25-26
Business
Withrow University High School....................................................................................... 37-38
Construction
Woodward Career Technical High School........................................................................ 39-40Culinary and Food Service Operations
Gilbert A. Dater High School ........................................................................................... 17-18
Education / Teaching
Aiken High School............................................................................................................ 13-14
Engineering
Aiken High School............................................................................................................ 13-14
Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services
Western Hills University High School ............................................................................... 35-36
Gifted and Exceptional
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students ..................................................... 29-30
Health Care and Health Technologies
Hughes STEM High School .............................................................................................. 21-22
Riverview East Academy .................................................................................................. 23-24
Woodward Career Technical High School........................................................................ 39-40
Horticulture
Clark Montessori High School.......................................................................................... 15-16
Information Technology
Hughes STEM High School ............................................................................................. 21-22
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School ....................................................... 31-32
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
Gilbert A. Dater High School .......................................................................................... 17-18
Manufacturing Technologies
Aiken High School............................................................................................................ 13-14
Woodward Career Technical High School........................................................................ 39-40
Montessori
Clark Montessori High School.......................................................................................... 15-16
James N. Gamble Montessori High School ..................................................................... 19-20
Online
Cincinnati Digital Academy................................................................................................... 41
Virtual High School................................................................................................................ 42
Pharmacy
Shroder High School ........................................................................................................ 27-28
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
Hughes STEM High School .............................................................................................. 21-22
Special College Preparatory Program (SCPP)
Walnut Hills High School .................................................................................................. 33-34
Supply Chain
Gilbert A. Dater High School ........................................................................................... 17-18
Oyler School ................................................................................................................................... 43
Lighthouse School .......................................................................................................................... 44Helping You Understand Your Opportunities
Career-Focused Learning Advanced Placement Courses
As your high school journey begins, take a look at Advanced Placement (AP) courses are comparable to college-level
what’s ahead! work, and students may be eligible to earn college credit based on
Cincinnati Public Schools offers career-focused programming scores received on an AP exam. Cincinnati Public Schools offers
at our high schools, designed to awaken students’ interests in a AP courses at all high schools, but AP offerings vary by school.
variety of interesting jobs and career fields. In the traditional model, students meet face-to-face with AP
Included in this programming are courses offering: instructors five days per week. Blended-learning experiences
expand AP courses to students who have limited access at their
• College Pipeline schools. Additionally, a team of teachers travels throughout CPS
• Employment Pipeline to provide additional AP opportunities.
• Career-Technical Education (CTE)
• Industry Credentials Talk with your school counselor to see which AP courses align best
with your postgraduation goals.
With these programs, our students get the education and expertise
necessary to graduate from high school college and career ready — Advanced Academic (AA) Honors Courses
with technical knowledge and real-world experiences that lead to Advanced Academic (AA) Honors courses are designed to exceed
success in high-skill, high-demand careers. Ohio’s academic standards, with topics studied in more depth.
Career-Focused Programming gives students: AA courses in grades 9 and 10 prepare students for Advanced
Placement (AP) courses in grades 11 and 12. Advanced Academic
• A rigorous academic foundation
courses in grades 11 and 12 offer students more in-depth learning
• Hands-on experiences that translate into skills employers want without the requirements of AP courses.
• Universal skills that can be applied in a four-year college, College Credit Plus
trade school or the workplace
College Credit Plus (CCP), Ohio’s dual enrollment program, offers
• The opportunity to earn industry credentials, state-issued 7th-12th-grade students opportunities to take college courses to
licenses and college credits while in high school meet high school graduation requirements — and earn college and
• A home-field advantage with all CTE programs – all are high school credits at the same time.
embedded in our high schools, so students don’t leave their CCP aims to enhance students’ career readiness and
high school campuses to participate postgraduation success, at no or limited cost. Cincinnati Public
• Employment Pipeline courses held at the sponsoring businesses Schools pays the cost of CCP college tuition, books and fees.
There will be minor expenses for families, such as parking and
• College Pipeline courses held at the CPS high school and,
transportation.
in some cases, at the sponsoring college or university
Qualifying test scores are required for CCP participation.
Understanding Options for College, CCP options include participating
Career and Employment • Online through an Ohio public college or university
College Pipeline • In person at your high school (Not every high school
offers this option.)
CPS’ College Pipeline programs are partnerships with specific
• In person at an Ohio public college or university
colleges that introduce students to the campuses and degree
programs available, with the goal of enrolling the students at the There are many CCP courses offered; for details, talk with your
college after graduation. Embedded within the host high school, counselor or check the websites of Ohio’s public colleges and
it gives students exposure to a college’s curriculum and faculty. universities.
Some pipelines include college-credit coursework, with classes
Employment Pipeline
held at CPS high schools or, in some cases, at the sponsoring
college. Our students receive on-the-job training from local companies,
which can lead to employment when the student graduates.
CPS’ College Pipeline programs include:
Through this partnership, a company becomes a co-educator —
• University of Cincinnati IT Early College Academy providing students with learning opportunities that are aligned
• Miami University Teach with our curriculum, beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
• University of Cincinnati Scholars Bearcats Academy
Some companies
partnering with CPS:
• Belcan
• DHL Logistics
• Kroger Watch video about
• TriHealth CPS’ career training
• Cincinnati Recreation Commission program in logistics
with DHL.
• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
cps-k12.org/logistics
1Career-Technical Education
Career-Technical Education (CTE) teaches students specific
skills in 16 career pathways that apply to high-demand careers.
CTE courses focus on skills. This differs from traditional and
university-based education, which is based on theory. CTE
includes some theory in introductory materials. Practice,
hands-on experience and application tests are vital pieces,
because CTE careers require workers to have experience
before starting.
CTE Career Pathways — students can earn numerous Industry
Credentials in high school within the pathways:
• Agriculture, food, natural resources
• Arts, audio/visual technology, communications
• Business, management, administration
• Construction, architecture
• Finance
• Government, public administration
• Health science
• Hospitality, tourism
• Human services
• Information technology
• Law, public safety, security
• Logistics, transportation, distribution
• Manufacturing
• Sales
• Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
• Training
Industry Credentials
An industry-issued credential is a verification of a person’s
qualifications. These credentials are developed in partnership with
employers and fully recognized by the business community.
Earning an industry credential gives students experience and
deeper learning based on practicing and applying their knowledge
in work and employment settings. Students learn about workplace
expectations and career pathways that lead to successful careers.
CPS students can earn these Industry Credentials and more:
• American Welding Society Certified Welder
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician
• CPR/First Aid
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Microsoft Office Specialist
• National Center for Construction Education and Research
• National Restaurant Association ServSafe
• State Tested Nursing Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapy Aide
See the chart on the next page for examples of
offerings in career-focused learning.
2Helping You Understand Your Opportunities
Career-Focused Learning
Career Field School Pathway Program/Pipeline*
Agricultural & Hughes Animal Science — Career-Technical Education
Environmental Systems Zoo Academy
Prepares students for careers in Gamble Agriculture, Food Career-Technical Education
agribusiness and production systems, and Natural Resources
animal science and management, Clark Horticulture Career-Technical Education
bioscience, horticulture, natural resource
Aiken Agriculture, Food Career-Technical Education
management.
and Natural Resources
Arts, AV Technology & Communications School for Creative Performing Arts Career-Technical Education
and Performing Arts
Prepares students for careers in designing,
producing, exhibiting, performing, writing School for Creative Visual Design Career-Technical Education
and publishing multimedia content, and Performing Arts
including visual and performing arts School for Creative Media Arts Career-Technical Education
and design, journalism and entertainment and Performing Arts
services.
Oyler Media Arts Career-Technical Education
Business & Administrative Services Withrow High School of Business Career-Technical Education
Prepares students for technical and Dater Supply Chain Industry Credential and
professional level careers in business Employment - DHL Logistics
management, human resources,
operation management, distribution
and logistics, supply chain and legal
or medical office management.
Construction Technologies Woodward Construction Design Career-Technical Education
and Management
Prepares students for careers in
designing, planning, managing, and
building and maintaining commercial,
industrial and residential structures and
infrastructures.
Education & Training Aiken Miami University College
Teach
Prepares students for careers in teaching
students at elementary and high school Aiken Early Childhood Education Career-Technical Education
levels, and school administration.
Aiken Teaching Profession Career-Technical Education
Virtual (seniors only) Child Development Associate Industry Credential
*All pathways offer numerous Industry Credentials; for a complete list, go to the
Ohio Department of Education’s website: education.ohio.gov
3Career Field School Pathway Program/Pipeline*
Engineering & Science Technologies Aiken Engineering & Design Career-Technical Education
Prepares students for careers in design, Aiken Manufacturing Employment-Chamber
operations, manufacturing and STEM Hughes Energy Science Career-Technical Education
(Science, Technology, Engineering and
Woodward Advanced Manufacturing Employment-Chamber
Math), such as electrical engineering,
industrial engineering, materials science, Woodward Advanced Manufacturing Career-Technical Education
fuel cell technology and robotics. and Industry Credential
Health Science Hughes Medical Bioscience Career-Technical Education
and Employment-TriHealth
Prepares students for careers in planning,
managing and providing therapeutic Riverview East Patient Care, State Career-Technical Education
services, diagnostic services, health Tested Nursing Assistant, and Industry Credential
informatics, support services, and Phlebotomy
biotechnology research and development. Woodward Medical Bioscience Industry Credential
Woodward Patient Care- State Industry Credential
Tested Nursing Assistant,
Phlebotomy
Shroder Pharmacy (Seniors only) Industry Credential
Hospitality & Tourism Dater Culinary and Food Career-Technical Education
Service Operations and Industry Credential
Prepares students for careers in the
management, marketing and operations
of restaurants and other food services,
lodging, attractions, recreation events
and travel-related services.
Information Technology Hughes Programming, Design Career-Technical Education
& Software Development
Prepares students for careers in the design,
development, support and management of Taft Interactive Media Career-Technical Education
hardware, software, multimedia and systems Taft Information Support
integration services. Career-Technical Education
and Services
Taft Cyber Security Career-Technical Education
and Employment-Belcan
Clark University of Cincinnati College
IT Early College
Hughes University of Cincinnati College
IT Early College
Shroder University of Cincinnati College
IT Early College
Walnut Hills Information Technology Employment-Kroger
Law & Public Safety Western Hills Firefighting and Career-Technical Education,
Emergency Medical Industry Credential and
Prepares students for careers protecting lives
Services Employment
and property in firefighting and emergency
medical services.
4Earning an Ohio High School Diploma
Classes of 2023 and Beyond
First, cover the basics
To graduate in Ohio, you must complete and pass these courses to earn the required credits.
Earning Credits Other Requirements
Cincinnati Public Schools and the Ohio Department
of Education require earning a minimum of 20 credits Instruction in economics and financial literacy
in specified subjects and passing required tests. (part of the American Government curriculum)
Fine Arts 2 semesters
English language arts 4 credits
Health ½ credit Some CPS high schools have additional requirements.
See your counselor for additional information.
Mathematics 4 credits
Physical education ½ credit
Science 3 credits
Social studies 3 credits
Electives 5 credits
5Earning an Ohio High School Diploma
Classes of 2023 and Beyond
Second, show competency
Earn a passing score on Ohio’s high school Algebra I and English II tests.
Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at
least once.
Is testing not your strength?
After you have taken your tests, there are three additional options to show competency.
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Demonstrate Two Enlist in the Military Complete College Coursework
Career-Focused Activities* Show evidence that you have Earn credit for one college-level
Foundational signed a contract to enter a branch math and/or college-level English
• Proficient scores on WebXams of the U.S. armed services upon course through Ohio’s free College
graduation. Credit Plus program.
• A 12-point industry credential
• A pre-apprenticeship or
acceptance into an approved
apprenticeship program
Supporting
• Work-based learning
• Earn the required score on WorkKeys
• Earn the OhioMeans Jobs
Readiness Seal
*At least one of the two must be a Foundational skill
AND
Third, show readiness
Earn two of the following diploma seals, choosing those that line up with your goals and interests. These
seals give you the chance to demonstrate academic, technical and professional skills and knowledge that
align to your passions, interests and plans for next steps after high school.
At least one of the two must be Ohio-designed:
OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio) Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio)
Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio) Seal of Biliteracy (Ohio)
College-Ready Seal (Ohio) Technology Seal (Ohio)
Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio) Community Service Seal (Local)
Citizenship Seal (Ohio) Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)
Science Seal (Ohio) Student Engagement Seal (Local)
More information about graduation requirements is available at education.ohio.gov.
Remember to also talk to your school counselor frequently to make sure you stay
on track to graduate on time.
6CPS High School Lottery
Picking A High School Is An Who SHOULD participate in the online
Important Decision high school lottery?
There’s an added excitement to reaching high-school age in • Current 6th-graders at CPS elementary schools that end at
Cincinnati Public Schools — students, with their parents or 6th grade
guardians, get to pick their high schools. • Current 8th-graders at the following six K-8 schools (and
CPS’ high schools serve grades 7-12. This gives students an early current 6th- and 7th-graders at these schools who want to
start on mastering tougher academic standards and graduation enter a 7-12 high school):
requirements. — Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies (AMIS)
• All CPS high schools are open to students with disabilities. — Academy of World Languages (AWL)
— Hartwell School
If your child requires specialized placement, call CPS’ — Roberts Academy
Department of Student Services: (513) 363-0357 — Roselawn Condon School
• All are open to any child living anywhere inside the — Sayler Park School
Cincinnati Public School District.
Cincinnati Public Schools does not have address boundaries
for its high schools, so a student is not assigned to a high school
based on a home address. However, some high schools have
entrance requirements. Who SHOULD NOT participate in the
online lottery?
How to Apply to CPS High Schools –
• Current 6th-, 7th- and 8th-graders attending a non-CPS school
Grades 7, 8, 9 (such as charter, private or home schools) but live within the
We use an online random lottery process for entrance into boundaries of the Cincinnati Public School District.
Cincinnati Public Schools’ high schools at grades 7, 8 and 9, See page 9 for information.
which helps assure equal access for in-district students. • Students who live outside the boundaries of the Cincinnati
Public School District. This group applies online during Open
Enrollment in May. See page 9 for information.
• Students applying to Oyler, the School for Creative and
Performing Arts (SCPA) or Walnut Hills High School.
Oyler School has a neighborhood requirement for students, and
SCPA and Walnut Hills have eligibility requirements; parents
must go to these schools to register and complete, or provide proof
of, eligibility requirements where necessary.
— Oyler application information: Page 43
— SCPA application information: Pages 25-26
— Walnut Hills application information: Pages 33-34
• Students now attending a high school in grades 7-12 who want
to change high schools. See page 9 for information.
• Students in grades 6, 7 or 8 now attending a CPS school with
elementary and high school grades (3-11, K-12) who want to
change schools
Note: CPS students now attending schools with elementary
and high school grades (3-11, K-12) may stay at those schools
without participating in this application lottery.In-District Students — Online Lottery 2. Select one high school as a first choice, then list two other
high school choices in order of preference (in case the first
How to Apply to CPS High Schools choice is filled).
Grades 7-9 3. Applications are processed in random order by computers at
CPS parents or guardians, and CPS students in grades 6, 7 and CPS’ Central Office to assure that each application received
8, submit high school online lottery applications using any during the lottery period has an equal chance to be assigned to
computer with Internet access; students may use computers first-choice schools.
at their current schools. 4. Parents will be notified by mail regarding high school
Computers are available for parents’ use at all CPS schools placement in about 30 days after the high school lottery closes.
(call the school for office hours) and at the Customer Care
Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, 45219, Corryville. The Customer High School Waiting Lists
Care Center is open by appointment only, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;
call (513) 363-0123, or make an appointment online: Students currently in 6th, 7th or 8th grade who did not submit
cps-k12.org/community/customer-care-center lottery applications by April 16, 2021, should submit paper
applications at the high school of choice, to be added to the end of
the waiting list for that school.
Paper Application Form: cps-k12.org/families-students/forms
Waiting Lists
Lottery Application Process Waiting lists at high schools are in effect until June 30.
1. CPS students and parents/guardians enter the high school A student who enrolls in a high school for 2021-22 — but is on a
online lottery using any Internet-connected computer. waiting list for a higher-choice high school — will remain on that
To Reach the High School Application Portal: waiting list until June 30, 2021. If a space becomes available in
a student’s higher-choice high school before June 30, 2021, CPS
• Go to PowerSchool: powerschool.cps-k12.org/public will notify the parent by letter offering the opportunity to transfer
OR to the higher-choice high school.
• Go to the CPS website: cps-k12.org/enroll/7-12highschool
After June 30, 2021, students are expected to stay in their
If the student information displayed is not correct, it must be selected high schools for the 2021-22 school year.
corrected before the High School Online Application can be
submitted.
Corrections are made using the Student Change of Information Important Information
form. The completed form and required documents must be English Learners
turned in to the student’s current school or at the CPS Customer
All CPS high schools offer English as a Second Language (ESL)
Care Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, 45219, Corryville.
services for students learning to speak English. Some high schools
Student Change of Information Form: offer more intensive ESL services for students and families.
cps-k12.org/sites/www.cps-k12.org/files/pdfs/ Call CPS’ Office of Second Language Acquisition, (513) 363-3251,
Forms-Student-Change-of-Information.pdf to discuss what’s available.
Transportation
All information submitted with an online application — names, CPS provides free Metro bus passes (public transportation) to
addresses, phone numbers, email addresses — must be correct. students in grades 7-12 who live 1¼ mile or more from the
If CPS cannot contact parents/guardians using the schools they attend. Passes are issued at the high school on the
information provided, the student will lose the seat first day of school.
assigned in the lottery. Information: (513) 363-RIDE
• If, after submitting an application, there are changes to the
contact information, notify CPS by using the Student Change
of Information form (left). The completed form and required
documents should be turned in to the student’s current school or
at the CPS Customer Care Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, 45219,
Corryville.
8Lottery Application Details In-District Students —
• On the online application, students (or parents of students) in Upper Grades – 10-12
CPS Montessori and STEM elementary schools are asked if the The upper grades are not part of CPS’ online high school
students want to enter a high school that continues Montessori application lottery.
or STEM programs. If yes, a choice of these high schools will be
offered. • Parents or guardians of current CPS students now attending a
high school in grades 7-12 who want to change high schools:
If a high school is not selected at this point, the student or parent
will continue into the lottery process to select a high school. Apply in person at the high schools of choice using CPS’ paper
application form.
• Sibling preference applies ONLY to a student’s
first-choice high school. • For parents or guardians of non-CPS students currently in
9th, 10th or 11th grade attending private, charter or home schools
This means a student is given priority over other students to who want their children to enter CPS’ high schools and who live
enter a sibling’s high school. The sibling must currently attend within the CPS district:
the student’s first-choice high school in grades 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11,
and must live at the same address. Apply in person at the high schools of choice using CPS’
paper application form.
Make sure to check the YES box on the online application
to indicate that the student has a sibling at the first-choice See specific high school pages in this Guide for school
high school. addresses, or go to cps-k12.org/schools/find-a-school
• Only ONE online application per student per school year Paper Application Form:
may be submitted. cps-k12.org/families-students/forms
If a parent/guardian wants to change the online lottery
application after it is submitted, the parent/guardian must go In-District – Non-CPS Students
to CPS’ Customer Care Center to make changes before the lottery
application period ends: 2651 Burnet Avenue, 45219, Corryville.
Grades – 7-9
Parents/guardians must bring photo identification and be a Parents of non-CPS students currently in 6th, 7th and 8th grades
parent of record to request changes to a lottery application. now attending private, charter or home schools who want their
children to enter CPS’ high schools and who live within the CPS
district boundaries:
Student Priority Order for Entering Bring parent photo identification, proof of home address, and
CPS High Schools child’s birth certificate to CPS’ Customer Care Center in the
Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, 45219, Corryville.
The CPS Board of Education has set policy that determines the
order in which in-district students are accepted into CPS high Staff at the Care Center will assist with submitting a high school
schools. The policy — Board Policy No. 5113.03 — defines the application into the lottery.
order for students coming from CPS neighborhood elementary Proof of residency documents:
schools and for CPS magnet elementary schools with specialized cps-k12.org/enroll/registration-documents
courses of study (such as Montessori or STEM).
Find Board Policy No. 5113.03 — High Schools of Choice
Intra-District Enrollment Program — on CPS’ website:
Out-of-District Students
cps-k12.org/about-cps/board-of-education/board-policies (Open Enrollment)
Parents or guardians of students who live outside the
boundaries of the Cincinnati Public School District apply online to
CPS high schools during the district’s Open Enrollment period,
May 1 - 31.
Note: Priority is given to students who live within the
boundaries of the Cincinnati Public School District
over those who live outside the boundaries. Students applying
under Open Enrollment must meet entrance criteria
(such as an entrance exam or an audition).
Learn more at cps-k12.org/enroll/open-enrollment or by
calling Testing information, (513) 363-0186.
Out-of-district students who live in Ohio and are accepted under
Open Enrollment do not pay tuition, but parents must provide
transportation to and from CPS schools. Students living in states
other than Ohio pay tuition.
9Sports and Extracurricular
Activities
What are your interests?
Do you like to play football, soccer, basketball or volleyball?
Maybe you like making decisions as part of Student Government.
Or, how about writing for the school newspaper or playing
trumpet in the marching band?
Chances are, you will find a team or a club within Cincinnati
Public Schools that matches your interests. Participating in a
sport or club is a valuable part of the high school experience.
Extracurricular activities enhance your academic, emotional,
social and physical development. Each sport and activity operates
with integrity and ethical conduct — promoting academic success,
competitive excellence and good sportsmanship.
CPS encourages all students in grades 7-12 to join one or more
sports teams, clubs or other extracurricular activities.
• To participate, students must have passing grades in a minimum
of five courses that count toward graduation and must maintain
a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). CPS’ GPA standards are
higher than the minimum GPA (1.0) required by the Ohio High
School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
Students with a GPA between 1.0 and 2.0 may participate if they
take Academic and Athletic Accountability Pathway intervention
programs set up by the schools, such as tutoring sessions and
study tables.
CPS’ high schools compete in the following
athletic conferences:
— Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference (CMAC) — Aiken,
Gamble, Hughes, Oyler, Riverview East, School for Creative and
Performing Arts, Shroder, Spencer, Taft, Western Hills, Withrow
and Woodward
— Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) — Walnut Hills
— Miami Valley Conference (MVC) — Clark
• CPS offers cheerleading, volleyball and softball teams for girls;
football, baseball and wrestling teams for boys; and a variety of
other sports, such as basketball, cross country, soccer, bowling
and track, for boys and girls.
• Student Activity Coordinators oversee activities at all
high schools.
• There are opportunities for 7th- and 8th-graders, and at the
freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels, in more than a
dozen sports.
• Numerous non-athletic clubs and activities including Peer
Leadership Collaboratives are available all school year.
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Aiken
Gamble
Montessori
Dater
Western Hills
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www.cps-k12.org/schools/find-a-school
11Woodward
Elmwood
Place
Shroder
Norwood Lateral
St.
Bernard
Lighthouse
Norwood
Clark
Walnut Montessori
Hills
Hughes
STEM
Withrow
Oyler Riverview
Spencer East
Taft
Center
SCPA
Virtual &
Digital
12Aiken High School aikennewtech.cps-k12.org
Aiken High School offers an innovative and nationally recognized Career-Technical Education
5641 Belmont Avenue,
program called New Tech — known for increasing graduation • Engineering & Design
College Hill (45224)
rates, test scores, and college and career readiness. Students
Principal Lisa Votaw engage in project-based learning, using technology every step of • Agriculture, Food and
Grades: 7-12 the way. Natural Resources
Phone: (513) 363-6700 Students collaborate on projects that require critical thinking
• Early Childhood Education
Fax: (513) 363-6720 • Teaching Profession
and presentation skills. By making learning relevant in this way,
student engagement reaches new levels and produces better
About Aiken educational outcomes. Employment Pipeline
• Aiken Largo School in Sierra The increased use of technology supports this innovative • Miami University Teach
Leone, West Africa, now approach. Working together on projects promotes trust, respect • Manufacturing
equipped with water wells, and responsibility among students and teachers. Each student has
books, and scholarships ownership of the learning experience and realizes a new level of Advanced Placement Courses
to secondary schools — accountability in the school environment — all necessary for the
through continued efforts of 21st-century workplace. • English Language and
Aiken students who raised Composition
$5,000 in 2015 to help build Aiken emphasizes postsecondary education and career planning.
• Environmental Science
the school. The Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates program prepares juniors and
seniors for collegiate and workplace experiences. • Human Geography
• Aiken named a “School of
Distinction” by College for Students may take advantage of Honors and Advanced Placement • Psychology
Every Student in 2017-18, (AP) classes, the GE Scholars program and Jr. GE Scholars for • Spanish Language and
2018-19 grades 7-9, and summer internships with local businesses. Culture
• Partnership with Freestore A partnership with UC Bearcat Academy, a link between the • Statistics
Foodbank offers full-choice University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Public Schools, supports
• U.S. Government and
pantry inside Aiken college awareness, readiness and preparation.
Politics
• Partnership with A partnership with Miami University’s (MU) College of Education
• U.S. History
Greater Cincinnati STEM creates an education pipeline that allows students to earn full-
Collaborative provides ride MU scholarships and guaranteed employment with CPS as
resources for STEM Bike Foreign Languages
teachers upon graduation.
Club and 3D Printer Club • Spanish
Work-Readiness Program
• Hope Squad, suicide • Mandarin
prevention program chapter Aiken is helping its students be eligible to graduate and have a
path to careers with its new work-readiness initiative.
• An on-site health center
offers medical, vision and The S.W.O.O.P. program — Students Working on Occupational
dental care. Pathways — with Lawn Life, a landscaping business, allows
students to sample on-the-job training in a variety of construction
• GE Aviation and Aiken —
trades while experiencing paid employment. Students earn credits
partners for 30 years.
toward graduation while shadowing workforce mentors one on
• Founded in 1962; moved Fall one.
2013 into new $29.3-million
state-of-the-art facility on its Aiken offers:
home campus in College Hill. • Problem-solving/project-based learning methods
• A uniform school. • Leadership training and community service opportunities
• Specialized classrooms for • College and Career Resource Center and a full-time counselor
students with special needs, scheduling monthly college and university experiences, plus
with CPS’ Department of ACT and SAT test preparation and assistance with the
Student Services college-application process
• AdvancED accreditation • One-on-one tutoring program during the school day with
professionals from our Partner In Education, GE Aviation.
An after-school tutoring program also is available.
13Project-based, hands-on learning is at the heart of
Extracurricular Activities the New Tech instructional approach. Students
Aiken — Home of collaborate on projects that require critical thinking
the Falcons
and presentation skills.
• Baseball (boys)
• Basketball (boys & girls)
• Cross Country (boys &
girls)
• Football (boys)
• Softball (girls)
• Track (boys & girls)
• Volleyball (girls)
• Wrestling (boys)
• Academic Team
• Band
• Butterfly Club
• Cheerleading
• Choir
• Dance/Drill Team
• Junior Honor Society
• Minorities in Math, Science
& Engineering (M2SE)
• M.O.R.E. (Men Organized,
Respectful and Educated)
Young Men’s Club
• National Honor Society
• National Society of Black
Engineers (NSBE)
• Performance Band
• Robotics Club
• Spanish Club
• Sports Medicine Club
• STEM Bicycle Club
• Student Council
• Student Leadership Team
• Theater
• 3-D Printer Club
14Clark Montessori High School clark.cps-k12.org
3030 Erie Avenue, Clark Montessori High School is nationally recognized for academic excellence and is a place
Hyde Park (45208) where students and teachers work in communities to lead students in developing intellectual skills
Principal Eric Higgins while learning to influence society in meaningful ways. Clark is the nation’s first public Montessori
Grades: 7-12 high school.
Phone: (513) 363-7100 Focusing on the triangle of Montessori education — students, teachers, parents — Clark works to
Fax: (513) 363-7120 form a strong community of adults and teenagers who respect each other.
Clark Montessori allows students enrolled in Montessori elementary schools to continue their
Montessori education through 12th grade. Maria Montessori’s vision for the adolescent included
About Clark
learning from the real world, achieving “valorization” of the person and contributing to the
• Listed as a Top Four high betterment of society.
school in Cincinnati magazine
In the classroom, the Montessori teaching method engages students in their learning by fostering
• Named one of “America’s their natural curiosity about the world and by providing an environment that guides their natural
Most Amazing Schools” by drive to learn.
Ladies Home Journal
• Staff and students train in mindfulness, restorative practices and peer mediation to influence core
• Field study is required at
values of peace, respect, learning, hard work and community.
all grade levels, including
international travel in 8th • Classrooms are organized into multigrade learning communities.
grade, eight credited • Students, parents and teachers sign agreements requiring a commitment to the Montessori
intersession courses values of learning, community involvement, and respect for others.
throughout high school and
overnight camping every fall. • Clark’s endorsed high school diploma includes several requirements:
— Earning additional math, science and social studies credits through senior year
• College preparatory
— Completing 200 hours of community service throughout high school
curriculum for all students
results in 95 percent college (plus 36 hours per year in grades 7-8)
acceptance rates. — Completing all field studies (8 in high school)
• Clark students contribute • All seniors complete a year-long project, an in-depth study on a topic of choice. The project is
more than 30,000 hours phased in over the course of a year, allowing seniors to learn long-range planning skills and to
of community service to connect their academic study to a hands-on project that contributes to society. Students present
Cincinnati each year. their final projects to the Clark community during an exhibition night prior to graduation.
• Founded in 1994 as Intersessions
the nation’s first public
Montessori high school. • All students participate in four weeks of off-site field study each year. Students in high school
continue this journey by selecting from an array of two-week intersessions that allow them to
• Moved in 2011 to a Silver
explore their passions in-depth.
LEED-certified building in
Hyde Park with state-of- • Fundraising, scholarships and work opportunities are available for families to pay
the-art gym and fitness for field study experiences.
center, rooftop gardens and
• Eighth-graders travel to Andros Island, Bahamas, for a marine biology and cultural field
greenhouse
study at a scientific field station.
• Specialized classrooms for
• Other Intersession courses vary from year-to-year, but past offerings have included studying art
students with special needs,
in New York City, traveling to Morocco, hiking the Appalachian Trail, serving and learning from
with CPS’ Department of
Student Services the homeless community in Cincinnati, filmmaking, local food discovery and cooking, space
exploration, and others.
• AdvancED accreditation
• American Montessori Society
accreditation Advanced Placement Courses Career-Technical Education
• Biology • Horticulture
• Calculus AB
College Pipeline
• Human Geography
• University of Cincinnati IT
• U.S. History
Early College
College Credit Plus Courses Foreign Languages
In-school Options
• French
(college-level classes)
• Spanish
• Chemistry
15Maria Montessori’s vision for the adolescent included
Extracurricular Activities learning from the real world, achieving “valorization”
Clark — Home of the
Cougars
of the person and contributing to the betterment
60 competitive teams of society.
& 12 club teams
• Baseball (boys)
• Basketball (boys & girls)
• Bowling (boys & girls)
• Cross Country (boys &
girls)
• Football (boys)
• Golf (boys)
• Lacrosse (girls)
• Soccer (boys & girls)
• Softball (girls)
• Swimming (boys & girls)
• Tennis (boys & girls)
• Track (boys & girls)
• Volleyball (girls)
• Academic Team
• Art Club
• Bike Club
• Cheerleading
• Chess
• Drama Club (EPIC)
• Gardening Club
• Jazz Band
• Jazz Club
• Mock Trial
• Musical Theater
• Peer Leaders
• Poetry/Storytelling Club
• Robotics
• Ski Club
• Steel Drum
• Vegan Club
• Yearbook
16Gilbert A. Dater High School daterhighschool.cps-k12.org
Dater High School brings a tradition of academic achievement as it prepares students for success in
2146 Ferguson Road, college and beyond. Students benefit from a personalized approach, an experienced staff, a diverse
Westwood (45238) and caring student body, and proven academic achievement.
Principal Jasmine Madison
Dater High continually strives to improve student achievement, school culture and students’
Grades: 7-12
preparedness for whatever future they choose to pursue. High school students are offered standards-
Phone: (513) 363-7200 based and Advanced Placement curriculum focused on preparing students for postgraduation
Fax: (513) 363-7220 opportunities, including college, vocational training and employment.
Dater High hosts a three-week Summer Bridge program for all incoming students. The program
About Dater includes academic enrichment, field trips and college visits.
• Dater High School is an
International Baccalaureate
Candidate School in grades
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) Candidate School
7-9.
• Advanced Placement In August 2020, Dater High School introduced the International Baccalaureate program to
(AP) and Career-Technical students in grades 7 and 8. Dater High is adding a grade level each year through high school to the
Education classes focus International Baccalaureate program, so students starting now have the opportunity to graduate with
on preparing students an internationally recognized IB diploma.
for opportunities after IB does not replace Dater’s curriculum, but rather it enhances it. Students continue to learn
graduation. traditional subjects, meeting all state academic content standards, and all 7th and 8th grade students
• Partnership with St. Joseph are enrolled in exploratory Spanish or French classes.
Orphanage offers mental The International Baccalaureate framework allows students to see connections among the subjects
health counseling and care they study and to apply them to real life, encourages global thinking and community service, and
coordination services.
supports the development of effective communication.
• Specialized classrooms for
Career-Technical Education Pathways to Explore at Dater High School
students with special needs,
with CPS’ Department of Dater High offers career-tech programs focused on preparing students for opportunities after
Student Services graduation, including college, vocational training and employment.
• Receives generous support • Dater’s Culinary Arts Institute provides professional training to students interested in hospitality
since 1988 from the Charles and culinary careers. Taught by a professional chef and former restaurateur, students work in a
H. Dater Foundation, commercial kitchen lab, preparing food, learning about food and kitchen safety, and exploring their
founded by the grandson of creativity. Students enter this program in 10th grade.
school’s namesake.
• Dater High has a special partnership with DHL Logistics allowing interested seniors to learn about
• Located in a modern the growing logistics and supply chain fields while earning college credits and employment at DHL.
building renovated
in 2012-13.
• Student athletes play on Career-Technical Education Advanced Placement Courses Foreign Languages
Western Hills’ campus teams, • Culinary and Food • English Literature and • French
the Mustangs. Service Operations Composition • German
• Offers a variety of • Human Geography • Spanish
extracurricular activities, Industry Credentials • U.S. Government and
clubs, and peer groups.
• Culinary and Food Service Politics
• Regional baseball complex, Operations •Psychology
and a combination field
for football and soccer • Supply Chain • Spanish Language and
completed in 2006. Culture
• AdvancED accreditation Employment • U.S. History
• Supply Chain - DHL Logistics
Watch video about
CPS’ career training
program in logistics
with DHL.
cps-k12.org/logistics
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