2018 Best Public High Schools in the Cincinnati Area

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Walnut Hills High School
Cincinnati City School District, OH
7-12
425
1 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: The motto of my school is to rise to the highest-- and I definitely did through all the school offers me. I received free PSAT test prep, learned with amazing teachers, and took 11 AP courses! I am not even sure I would have gotten into my dream school, Northwestern without AP Capstone, a brand new AP course. I know I would not have chosen my major of Journalism if I hadn't joined our school's amazing newspaper staff.
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2,778 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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William Mason High School
Mason City School District, OH
9-12
658
2 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I loved going to William Mason High School. The environment was stimulating yet friendly in academics, sports, extracurriculars, or any other activities. As a student body, Mason is very encouraging and disciplined. We always strive to do better and make our school a happy place. One thing I would change about Mason would be the pressure that is placed on academics, especially within certain cultural groups. The students at Mason are held to a high academic standard which can be stressful and nerve-wracking for some students. While I encourage holding students to high standards, those standards should expand to sports, art, or any other extracurricular the student may excel at, rather than just academics. Other than that, Mason High School is a very encouraging, stimulating, energetic, and fun school that produces the best students, friends, and classmates.
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3,529 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Indian Hill High School
Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, OH
9-12
123
3 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: The Academics at the school are incredible and the student body is incredibly kind and respesctful. However, the school lacks strongly in diversity.
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651 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sycamore High School
Sycamore Community School District, OH
9-12
210
4 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Junior: Sycamore High School prides itself on its diversity, and rightfully so. Differences are celebrated and cultures embraced. For example, just two weeks ago, the Jewish student union shared dances and delicacies with the entire school, along with clothing and music. Sycamore offers an open atmosphere where all are appreciated and cherished. The school district is also known for the span of opportunities available to the students, and how there is a place for everyone. Outside of school activities range from yoga club to a buffet eating club! Sport events can always count on the Ave Cave (cheer section) to support all teams till the very end. The most special characteristic is the students and their attitude towards school. Sycamore school district is a place filled with determined and wise students who will change the future for the better. Some of the brightest minds pass through these halls.
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1,646 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Wyoming High School
Wyoming City Schools, OH
8-12
108
5 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Junior: I have been in the Wyoming Public School System all my life. The education I have gain has been priceless, but even more valuable to me from my experience in Wyoming are the extra-curriculars offered at the high school. From our various sports offered to our academic focused clubs, there is certainly a spot for everyone. Our Model United Nations Club has ranked in international conferences. Our Drama Department is known for beautiful productions. Our Academic team has had opportunities to compete nationally. Our sports teams have a pattern of playing hard and winning games. There is always a place for people of all kinds to excel. However that is one piece of conflict which has kept the ranked from 5 stars. Wyoming is very structured in social statuses. You are stuck in the stereotype of "nerds", "geeks", "jocks", "popular" and any other title you can be given which works to strip your individuality. Although it is often hard to escape these titles, good friends are not hard to find.
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642 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mariemont High School
Mariemont City Schools, OH
9-12
65
6 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Freshman: The academics and teachers are very good, if a bit difficult at times. The teachers and counselors do an excellent job of preparing you for college. Many students are involved in sports and football games are big events. However, the girls are very cliquey and there is a big problem with boys vaping in the bathroom.
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530 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Cincinnati Country Day School
Private School
Cincinnati, OH
PK, K-12
53
Parent: This school has been more than I hoped for and my expectations were pretty high coming from an outstanding school. They offer numerous opportunities to get to know other members of the community from a parent standpoint and everyone has been very welcoming. My kids are thrilled and thriving. They love the teachers, and have many avenues in which to participate. They can't wait to get to school! It has easily been the highlight of our move.
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870 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Madeira High School
Madeira City School District, OH
9-12
115
7 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: MHS is an exceptional school with incredible teachers that really push you to succeed. It is evident that every teacher is there because they want to be, and they put great time into not only their lesson plans, but also the students. Every teacher is willing to spend extra time with students in order to ensure they comprehend the material. If I could change anything, it would be some administrative details like backpack policy and superfluous assemblies.
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421 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Highlands High School
Fort Thomas Independent Schools, KY
9-12
170
8 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Alum: I loved how challenged I was everyday, and safe the environment was! I am currently a freshmen in college, and I feel that Highlands prepared me well. I was able to adjust to college, and the work force very easily. The teachers and administration of Highlands High School are very hard working, and caring. The teachers went out of their way to make the classrooms a fun learning environment! They would also go out of their way to stay late after school hours and help students who needed it. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Highlands High School, and there isn't anything I would change! Highlands High School has taught me to have self discipline, a strong work ethic, help others, and to value my resources. I would recommend anyone to send their child to Highlands High School!
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992 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Beechwood High School
Beechwood Independent Schools, KY
7-12
72
9 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: Over the past 13 years attending Beechwood, I have had an excellent overall experience. I love Beechwood because it is small, so teachers form great relationships with every student, and administration truly cares about the students. Beechwood is, academically, one of the top schools in Kentucky, so there are many very smart students that I use as a source of motivation to do well in school. I am a part of the Superintendent Advisory Council at Beechwood, and we get to meet with our Superintendent every month to discuss changes that should be made to our school: this is one of my favorite parts about our school. Students get a say in what we want, and administration always listens. One thing I would change about my school is that students get more disciplined. I think that kids who come out of Beechwood are academically ready for college, but they are not always ready to be independent and to not be told what to do all of the time, constantly reminded when to turn in assignments, etc.
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642 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Turpin High School
Forest Hills Local School District, OH
9-12
260
10 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: Here at Turpin High School, our principles and teacher push every student to thrive for greatness. It feels as though each and every staff member here genuinely want their students to succeed. In an environment like this, it is hard not to try your best. Tupin high school has consistently had a graduation rate of 97% and above average test scores with an average of a 28 on the ACT. While academics are a top priority here at Turpin High School, there is also a very big push on maintaining mental health and making sure each student knows they have resources available if they feel they are struggling or need help. They understand not everyone can take 3 AP classes and to them, all that matters is that we are trying our best. Between the academics and the heartwarming community I have built at Turpin, there's no other high school I'd like to attend more.
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1,186 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Kings High School
Kings Local School District, OH
9-12
141
11 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: Kings is an awesome high school! It is just the right size for all students to find something they are interested in without feeling intimidated by others. There are many opportunities for success in academics, sports, and leadership. The administration is very centered around the students and they try to listen and be fair. The facilities are clean and I feel safe attending there. The community is very supportive of the district and attends many of the sporting events and programs. They have a great fine arts department and also offer many varieties and levels of extra curricular activities. The academic offerings are more like a large high school. There are many AP offerings and college plus credit options. The teachers work hard to prepare students for college. I have been in Kings Schools since preschool, and I feel very prepared to attend college and be successful!
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1,278 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Loveland High School
Loveland City School District, OH
9-12
205
12 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I love Loveland High School. I moved to Loveland Ohio my junior year of high school and it was really tough for me. The staff and faculty at the school were all very open and helpful. Although Loveland High School is much bigger than my old high school in Bowling Green, it did not lack the personal feeling a school should have. The school is very organized and the facilities are great! The athletics are also wonderful! I have been playing golf for my entire high school career and it was nice to come to a school and find an amazing women's golf program! Loveland High School is an excellent school that provides one of a kind academic, athletic, and service opportunities!
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1,418 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Xavier High School
Private School
Cincinnati, OH
9-12
128
Junior: I’ve had my ups and downs as a junior, but I found my niche here. The administration bothers me because we’ve suffered through 2 suicides, several teacher scandals, and school conflicts and they’re always thrown under the rug to maintain the schools rep. Very shady. Otherwise, the academics are rigorous and you will most likely find your core friendgroup here. Lots of different people to meet and despite being a dominant sports school, this is not a jock school.
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1,514 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lakota West High School
Lakota Local School District (Liberty Township), OH
9-12
423
13 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I transferred to Lakota West High School at the beginning of the second semester of my senior year of high school. Furthermore, decided to take classes full-time on the campus of Cincinnati State. Even though I wasn't on the campus my counselor did a very good job of keeping me informed on senior activities, important meetings, etc. My experience at Lakota West could not have been better. Go Firebirds!
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2,332 Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Anderson High School
Forest Hills Local School District, OH
9-12
258
14 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I love Anderson High School. The teachers are kind, caring people who want the best for every student. The amount of love the teachers show for the students is astonishing! The faculty will go out of their way everyday in order to ensure the learning, safety, and general wellbeing of the students. The Orange Heart program is unique and allows students to have private one on one conversations with their teachers about any topic. The link crew helps incoming freshman become aware of the events and opportunities that Anderson has. One thing I would change is the buildings structure. The school is old and with a few upgrades could enhance the learning even more!
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1,180 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lakota East High School
Lakota Local School District (Liberty Township), OH
9-12
428
15 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: Lakota East is the perfect stepping stone for future college students. There are a plethora of opportunities offered to students that allow them to test drive a possible major. Lakota East has many informative teachers that rise above the call of duty, and go out of their way to help students. There are several clubs, organizations, and athletics that allow the student body to expand their horizons. In terms of improvement, I believe Lakota East could look to amp up school pride and culture. Additionally, it would be great to see more former East students share their individual paths, and give any advice to current students.
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2,579 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Randall K. Cooper High School
Boone County Public Schools, KY
9-12
201
16 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Freshman: My School makes it possible to see endless possibilities as a student. I take advantage of all that they offer and have thrived during my first year of High School. I feel that the teaching staff is really getting me ready for whatever College I decide to attend. Through sports, the clubs I am involving myself in and classes taken. This is all helping me have the ability to excel in my future life . My Parents are thrilled that Cooper is helping them understand what is required of them and of me in the next 3.5 years of my High School experience. Whether it be their responsibility to pay for school, or my ability to contribute through good grades, and applying for Scholarships at an early stage to help out. We as a family are more prepared for the challenges out there.
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1,291 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oak Hills High School
Oak Hills Local School District, OH
9-12
333
17 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: OHHS has over forty honors courses, thirty Advanced Placement courses, and exactly fourteen college credit plus courses. OHHS also offers numerous organizations and clubs for the student body to join including: National Honors Society, OHHS Drama Club, OHHS Key Club, Archery Club, Equestrian Club, various athletic teams, clubs correlating with every world language course, and many more. Oak Hills has a very qualified staff from it's talented faculty and custodial teams. Every teacher is trained to handle any emergency situation, typically well versed in other subject fields, and supports every student no matter their age, race, sexual orientation, gender orientation, religions, etc.Out of any school in Ohio, OHHS provides the most care and support to its students.If I could go back and choose which high school I should go to over again I would choose OHHS in a heartbeat.
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2,367 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Milford Senior High School
Milford Exempted Village School District, OH
7-12
235
18 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: Milford High School has been an absolutely an amazing experience. I’m starting my senior year this upcoming fall and as trilled as I am to be going to university soon, I will miss the Milford community. The teachers are without a doubt the best quality of Milford. They will drop anything and everything to assist you with whatever it may be whether it’s academics, emotional support, or even just some advice. They are amazing people that will be life long friends.
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1,940 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lebanon High School
Lebanon City School District, OH
9-12
240
20 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Junior: After 3 years at this school, I can truly say that I bleed maroon! Your experience at Lebanon High School is what you make of it. There are groups that remain uninvolved, but many of the students are ambitious, and will do anything to create positive change in the school culture and community. We have strong athletic programs, and the academics to back them up. This school will continue to grow because of the quality of its faculty.
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1,586 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Dixie Heights High School
Kenton County Public Schools, KY
9-12
244
21 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I enjoyed my experience at Dixie Heights. The teachers were excellent, and the faculty and staff were great also. I was offered opportunities based on my individual skills and pushed to excell in my education and extra-curricular activities. Dixie has also made strides in the recent years to communicate better with parents which is much appreciated. My recommendation for improvement would be for a proactive plan for troubled students and disruptive classmates. Sometimes in an effort to protect these individuals, the class suffers as a whole and students are distracted from learning. All students have a right to a safe and productive learning environment.
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1,403 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Larry A. Ryle High School
Boone County Public Schools, KY
9-12
290
22 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I love Ryle High School! My four year experience here has been awesome! From the teachers and class offerings, to the lunch room staff and the food they prepare and serve to us and everything in between, this school could not be any better! Let's not forget our fantastic Raiders athletic program, clubs and many extracurricular options! I've formed friendships here that will last a lifetime. These past four years have been the best of my life so far. Ryle High School has prepared me very well for college and I can't wait to start the next phase of life! Thanks Ryle, and as always, Go Raiders!
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1,843 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Ross High School
Ross Local School District, OH
9-12
110
23 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Alum: Attended and graduated in 2012. Loved it but there is almost no diversity. I hope in the future they will fix this. Other than that the actual school and environment/people are great!
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851 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Clark Montessori High School
Cincinnati City School District, OH
7-12
94
24 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Parent: This is the first public montessori high school in the country and does a great job at learning in collaboration with others, learning by applying principles in real world situations, and learning how to be better citizens.
The challenges with this school many times comes from trying to mesh montessori principles with requirements of the Cincinnati Public Schools district requirements and the State of Ohio's ever-changing testing "guidelines"/ mandates. It sometimes makes it difficult to have enough time for teaching concepts. The teachers, however, are incredibly dedicated and work extremely hard to teach under compressed time situations.
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707 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Campbell County High School
Campbell County Public Schools, KY
9-12
177
25 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I have had a great time learning from the courses available to me at Campbell county High school. I have already taken and passed 10 AP courses and received 5's on all of the test. I am currently taking 6 more AP courses for a total of 16 AP courses. I have been a member of Campbell county's Academic team for my four years in high school and three years in middle school and two years elementary school. I am a member of the National Honor society, I also am a national merit finalist., If I could change anything about my high school it would be to add more relevant AP classes such as Physics 2 , and computer science 2. Maybe linear algebra AP or not. The education is there if you are willing to work at it.
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1,556 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lloyd High School
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools, KY
9-12
33
26 Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati Area
Senior: I like how diverse my High School is. Everybody gets along for the most part we have so many programs and sports to offer. and we are one of the best schools. Our test score even prove it! If I could change one thing about my school it would be the food. don't get me wrong its about average but I would like to see more variety.

Thank you for taking the time to read through my school experience,
Sincerely, Owen Shelley
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584 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Walnut Hills High School

William Mason High School

Indian Hill High School

Sycamore High School

Wyoming High School

Mariemont High School

Cincinnati Country Day School

Madeira High School

Highlands High School

Beechwood High School

Turpin High School

Kings High School

Loveland High School

St. Xavier High School

Lakota West High School

Anderson High School

Lakota East High School

Randall K. Cooper High School

Oak Hills High School

Milford Senior High School

Lebanon High School

Dixie Heights High School

Larry A. Ryle High School

Ross High School

Clark Montessori High School

Campbell County High School

Lloyd High School