Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools
Type and location
Type	City school district
Established	1829
Location	Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
District Info
Superintendent	Mary Ronan
Students and staff
Students	34,680
Other information
Website	cps-k12.org

Cincinnati Public Schools (often abbreviated CPS) is Ohio's third-largest public school district, serving a 90-square-mile (233 km²) area^[1] that includes much of Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1829 as the Common Schools of Cincinnati,^[2] it is governed by the Cincinnati Board of Education.

Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools operates 58 schools, including 13 high schools^[1]:

Elementary Schools

Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies (Preschool-8) A citywide magnet school offering immersion and partial immersion curriculums aimed at fluency in French or Spanish. Also offers English as a Second Language programs. 1908 Seymour Ave, 45237 513-363-1800 Fax: [phone] Principal: Sherwin Ealy II Secretary: Linda Johnson

Academy of World Languages (Preschool-8) A magnet program offering Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and English as a Second Language. 2030 Fairfax Ave, 45207 513-363-7800 Fax: [phone] Principal: Jacquelyn Rowedder Secretary: Amy Scherz

Bond Hill Academy (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 1510 California Ave, 45237 513-363-7900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Thomas Boggs Secretary: Alesia Carloss

Carson School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 4323 Glenway Ave, 45205 513-363-9800 Fax: [phone] Principal: Ruthenia Jackson Secretary: Crystal Gilchrist

Chase School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school using the America’s Choice curriculum model. (Moved to former Kirby Rd. building during construction.) 1710 Bruce Ave, 45223 513-363-1300 Fax: [phone] Principal: Lynsa Davie Secretary: Martina Green

Cheviot School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 4040 Harrison Ave, 45211 513-363-1400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Maria Bonavita Secretary: Barbara Gooch

College Hill Fundamental Academy (Preschool-6) A magnet school offering a Fundamental Academy curriculum 1625 Cedar Ave, 45224 513-363-1600 Fax: [phone] Principal: Barbara Gordon Secretary: Kathleen Cipollone

Covedale School (K-6) A neighborhood school that also offers a magnet college-preparatory curriculum for grades 4-6 only. 5130 Sidney Rd, 45238 513-363-1700 Fax: [phone] Principal: Greg Hook Secretary: Susan Lipp

Dater Montessori School (Preschool-6) A magnet school offering the Montessori teaching style 2840 Boudinot Ave, 45238 513-363-0900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Beth Ann Schnell Secretary: Polly Nortman

Frederick Douglass School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 2627 Park Ave, 45206 513-363-1900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Renee Rashad Secretary: Renee Thompson

Fairview-Clifton German Language School (Preschool-6) A magnet school with a German-language based curriculum 3689 Clifton Avenue, 45220 513-363-2100 Fax: [phone] Principal: Karen Mulligan Secretary: Judi Enderle

Hartwell School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 8320 Vine St, 45216 513-363-2300 Fax: [phone] Principal: Cheryl Broadnax Secretary: Karen Peck

Hays-Porter School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 1030 Cutter St, 45203 513-363-1000 Fax: [phone] Principal: Nedria McClain Secretary: Zita Minix

Hoffman-Parham School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 3060 Durrell Ave, 45207 513-363-2700 Fax: [phone] Principal: Stacey Hill-Simmons Secretary: Karen Cummings

Kilgour School (K-6) A neighborhood school 1339 Herschel Ave, 45208 513-363-3000 Fax: [phone] Principal: Angela Cook Secretary: Beth Anderson

Midway School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 3156 Glenmore Ave, 45211 513-363-3500 Fax: [phone] Principal: Cathy Lutts Secretary: Noreen Schirmann

Mt. Airy School (Preschool-8) A newly redesigned neighborhood school offering a challenging curriculum and numerous, exciting enrichment opportunities that make learning fun 5730 Colerain Ave, 45239 513-363-3700 Fax: [phone] Principal: Nicole Davis Secretary: Shelli Daniels

Mt. Washington School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school, also offering a magnet college-preparatory curriculum for grades 4-8 only (Moved to former Hyde Park building temporarily.) 3401 Edwards Rd, 45208 513-363-3800 Fax: [phone] Principal: Debra Klein Secretary: Charlotte Williams

North Avondale Montessori School (Preschool-6) A magnet school offering the Montessori teaching style 615 Clinton Springs, 45229 513-363-3900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Roger R. Lewis Secretary: Tracy Mathews

Oyler School (Preschool-12) A neighborhood school (Moved temporarily to former Roberts School building while renovations are being made.) 1700 Grand Ave, 45214 513-363-4100 Fax: [phone] Principal: Craig Hockenberry Secretary: Deborah Anderson

John P. Parker School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school, also offering a magnet college-preparatory program in grades 4-8 5051 Anderson Pl, 45227 513-363-2900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Kimberly Mack Secretary: Lisa O'Neal

Pleasant Hill Academy (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school, also offering a magnet college-preparatory curriculum for grades 4-8 only 1350 W. North Bend Rd, 45224 513-363-4300 Fax: [phone] Principal: Joseph Porter (Sub) Secretary: Anita Brown

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School (Preschool-6) A neighborhood school following the Montessori teaching style 5945 Montgomery Rd, 45213 513-363-4400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Maria McDonough Secretary: Corrine Walker

Quebec Heights School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school (Moved temporarily to former Central Fairmount building while the new school is constructed on the current site.) 2475 White St, 45214 513-363-4500 Fax: [phone] Principal: Frederick Jebens Jr. Secretary: Kimberly Roellig

Rees E. Price Academy (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 1228 Considine Ave, 45204 513-363-6000 Fax: [phone] Principal: Shelley L. Stein Secretary: Jodi Osborn

Riverview East Academy (Preschool-12) Designed as a Community Learning Center inside one of CPS’ newest buildings, nurturing students in the rare format of preschool to12th grade and offering a well-rounded college-preparatory education. 3555 Kellogg Ave, 45226 513-363-3400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Linville Yates Secretary: Marilee Holland

Roberts Paideia Academy (Preschool-8) A magnet school offering the Paideia teaching style 1702 Grand Ave, 45214 513-363-4600 Fax: [phone] Principal: Vera Brooks Secretary: Pamela Carter

Rockdale Academy (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 335 Rockdale Ave, 45229 513-363-4700 Fax: [phone] Principal: Cheron Reid Secretary: Linda Griffin

Roll Hill Academy (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 2411 Baltimore Ave, 45225 513-363-4000 Fax: [phone] Principal: Vicki Graves-Hill Secretary: Dorothy Settles

Roselawn Condon School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school also offering a magnet college-preparatory curriculum for grades 4-8 only 7735 Greenland Pl, 45237 513-363-4800 Fax: [phone] Principal: Randal Yunker Secretary: Pam Chenault

Rothenberg Preparatory Academy (Preschool-8) A newly redesigned neighborhood school offering a challenging curriculum and numerous, exciting enrichment opportunities that make learning fun 2120 Vine St, 45202 513-363-5700 Fax: [phone] Principal: Alesia Smith Secretary: Traci Moore

Sands Montessori School (Preschool-6) A magnet school offering the Montessori teaching style 6421 Corbly St, 45230 513-363-5000 Fax: [phone] Principal: Julie Ayers Secretary: Tina West

Sayler Park School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 6607 Hillside Avenue, 45233 513-363-5100 Fax: [phone] Principal: Gary Vale Secretary: Karen Dazier

School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) (K-12) Nationally recognized for preprofessional arts-training programs and academic excellence, allowing students to develop artistic and academic potential in creative writing, dance, drama, music, technical theater and visual arts; audition required. 108 West Central Pkwy, 45202 513-363-8000 Fax: [phone] Principal: A. Stanley Flower Jr. Secretary: Cynthia Hughes

Silverton Paideia Academy (Preschool-6) A magnet school using the museum school concept to support its Paideia philosophy of instruction. Museum partners actively extend students’ learning beyond the physical classroom or the traditional school day. 6829 Stewart Rd, 45236 513-363-5400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Susan Bunte Secretary: Earlene Robinson

South Avondale School (Preschool-8) A newly redesigned neighborhood school offering a challenging curriculum and numerous, exciting enrichment opportunities that make learning fun 636 Prospect Place, 45229 513-363-5500 Fax: [phone] Principal: Yzvetta Macon Secretary: Andrea Washington

William H. Taft School (Preschool-8) A magnet school with a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) focus for grades K-8 270 Southern Ave, 45219 513-363-5600 Fax: [phone] Principal: Wayne Lane Secretary: Patricia Reyes

Ethel M. Taylor Academy (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 1930 Fricke Rd, 45225 513-363-3600 Fax: [phone] Principal: Sean McCauley Secretary: Laura Sebastian

Westwood School (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 2601 Westwood Northern Blvd, 45211 513-363-5900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Dennis Matthews (Sub) Secretary: Barbara Webb

Winton Hills Academy (Preschool-8) A neighborhood school 5300 Winneste Ave, 45232 513-363-6300 Fax: [phone] Principal: Christina Russo Secretary: Deborah Heurich

Winton Montessori School (Preschool-6) A magnet school offering the Montessori teaching style 4750 Winton Rd, 45232 513-363-6200 Fax: [phone] Principal: Whitney Simmons Secretary: Beverly Early

Woodford Paideia Academy (Preschool-6) A magnet school offering the Paideia teaching style. (Moved to former Shroder building during construction) 3500 Lumford Pl, 45213 513-363-6400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Cindi Menefield Secretary: Tina Turnage

Secondary Schools

Aiken College & Career High School (9-12) Prepares students for college and careers. Partnerships with local universities for college credit. Career exploration in Public Administration, Public Safety, Public Education, & Government/City Services. Many “hands on” learning experiences. 5641 Belmont Ave, 45224 513-363-6760 Fax: [phone] Principal: VACANCY Secretary: Paula McMullen-Davis

Clark Montessori High School (7-12) The nation’s first public Montessori high school, nationally recognized for academic excellence, where students and teachers work in communities. Previous Montessori experience required. (Moved to former Jacobs School during construction) 5425 Winton Ridge Ln, 45232 513-363-7100 Fax: [phone] Principal: Rupashree Townsend Secretary: Margaret Schorsch

Gilbert A. Dater High School (7-12) Twice selected as an Ohio School of Promise, with a tradition of academic success, offering the Special College Preparatory Program requiring an entrance exam; a standard college-preparatory program and a career hospitality program (grade 11 only) 2146 Ferguson Rd, 45238 513-363-7200 Fax: [phone] Principal: Stephen Sippel Secretary: Judy Menninger

James N. Gamble Montessori High School (7-12) Modeled after Clark Montessori, this high school is creating another opportunity for Montessori secondary education, with students and teachers working in communities. (Previously called West Side Montessori, Located in former Jacobs School) 5425 Winton Ridge Ln, 45232 513-363-2600 Fax: [phone] Principal: Jack Jose Secretary: Catherine Deters

Hughes Center (12) Six programs offered: Cincinnati Academy of Mathematics and Science, High School for the Communications Professions, High School for the Health Professions, High School for Teaching and Technology, Paideia High School and the Zoo Academy 2515 Clifton Ave, 45219 513-363-7500 Fax: [phone] Principal: Virginia Rhodes Secretary: Yolanda Cruse

Hughes STEM High School (7-11) Emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This college-prep focus includes project-based learning, and is part of a state and national effort to give students opportunities and a strong academic foundation in the global economy 2515 Clifton Ave, 45219 513-363-7400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Virginia Rhodes Secretary: Nicole Keith

Oyler School (Preschool-12) A neighborhood school (Moved temporarily to former Roberts School building while renovations are being made.) 1700 Grand Ave, 45214 513-363-4100 Fax: [phone] Principal: Craig Hockenberry Secretary: Deborah Anderson

Riverview East Academy (Preschool-12) Designed as a Community Learning Center inside one of CPS’ newest buildings, nurturing students in the rare format of preschool to12th grade and offering a well-rounded college-preparatory education. 3555 Kellogg Ave, 45226 513-363-3400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Linville Yates Secretary: Marilee Holland

School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) (K-12) Nationally recognized for preprofessional arts-training programs and academic excellence, allowing students to develop artistic and academic potential in creative writing, dance, drama, music, technical theater and visual arts; audition required. 108 West Central Pkwy, 45202 513-363-8000 Fax: [phone] Principal: A. Stanley Flower Jr. Secretary: Cynthia Hughes

Shroder High School (7-12) An Ohio School of Promise, providing a rigorous liberal-arts education following the Paideia teaching method helping students think critically and develop into lifelong learners. Small-group seminars, coaching and whole-group instruction are used. 5030 Duck Creek Rd, 45227 513-363-6900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Yenetta Harper Secretary: Donnitta Thomas

Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School (9-12) Twice named as an Ohio School of Promise, focused on a wide range of information-technology skills such as interactive media, services/support and networking with access to cutting-edge technology. (In former Heinold building during construction) 420 Ezzard Charles Dr, 45214 513-363-8200 Fax: [phone] Principal: Anthony Smith Secretary: Stacey Bryant

Virtual High School (9th grade through age 22) Offers alternative learning environment using an individualized, computer-assisted curriculum via the Internet, aimed at offering scheduling flexibility and educating students to academic standards outside the traditional classroom. 425 Ezzard Charles Drive, 45203 513-363-2060 Fax: [phone] Principal: Tom Miller Secretary: Emily Means

Walnut Hills High School (7-12) Nationally recognized for academic excellence and considered one of America’s top public high schools, offering classic college-preparatory curriculum and one of the nation’s largest selections of Advanced Placement courses; entrance exam required. 3250 Victory Pkwy, 45207 513-363-8400 Fax: [phone] Principal: Jeff Brokamp Secretary: Lisa Faulhaber

Western Hills Engineering High School (9-12) Pre-engineering program focuses on introducing students to engineering technologies using a project-based curriculum, with students putting learning into practice solving problems and creating design projects 2144 Ferguson Rd, 45238 513-363-8700 Fax: [phone] Principal: Mary Hahn Secretary: Linda Howard

Western Hills University (9-12) Three times selected an Ohio School of Promise, providing intensive college-preparatory program tied to national school-reform model Project GRAD, with teacher teams working with student groups to improve student achievement. 2144 Ferguson Rd, 45238 513-363-8900 Fax: [phone] Principal: Stephanie Morton Secretary: Regina Hensley

Withrow International High School (9-12) Twice selected an Ohio School of Promise, offering environment with international perspective through programs preparing students to meet challenges of a global society: International Baccalaureate, International Business and International Language. 2488 Madison Rd, 45208 513-363-9000 Fax: [phone] Principal: Charlene Cleveland Secretary: Vickie Colvin

Withrow University High School (9-12) Twice selected an Ohio School of Promise, offering intensive preparation and guidance for academic success at college level, college-credit courses and community service opportunities. Program linked with local colleges and universities 2520 Madison Rd, 45208 513-363-9200 Fax: [phone] Principal: Sharon Johnson Secretary: Joan Kuethe

Woodward Career Technical High School (9-12) High standards academics and career technical education programs focused on Advanced Technologies and Engineering, Building Technologies and Architecture, and Health Occupations/Bio-Science. Mentoring & internship links to businesses and universities 7005 Reading Rd, 45237 513-363-9300 Fax: [phone] Principal: Shauna Murphy Secretary: Kendra Phillips

Satellite Schools

Children's Home (9-12) 5050 Madison Rd, 45227 513-272-2800 Fax: [phone] Principal: James Noeth (Interim) Secretary: Patricia Marsh

Hospital/Satellite Program Office (9-12) 2825 Alms Place (1st Floor), 45206 513-363-2440 Fax: [phone] Principal: James Noeth (Interim) Secretary: Patricia Marsh

Juvenile Detention Center (9-12) 2020 Auburn Ave, 45219 513-946-2680 Fax: [phone] Principal: James Noeth (Interim) Secretary: Patricia Marsh

STEP/Work Resource Center (WRC) (9-12) 2825 Alms Place (first floor), 45206 513-363-2440 Fax: [phone] Principal: James Noeth (Interim) Secretary: Patricia Marsh

See also

	Cincinnati portal
	Ohio portal
	Schools portal

• List of high schools in Cincinnati, Ohio

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Cincinnati Public Schools (2006-08-22). "Introduction". http://www.cps-k12.org/home/introduction.htm. Retrieved 2006-11-02. 
2. ^ Cincinnati Board of Education (2006-03-20). "The Early History of Cincinnati Public Schools". http://www.cpsboe.k12.oh.us/general/History/History.html. Retrieved 2006-11-02. 

External links

• District Website