Serving 1,059 students in grades 7-12, Hughes Stem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,059 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hughes Stem High School's student population of 1,059 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,059 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hughes Stem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Stem High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2670 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
88%
17%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughes Stem High School's ranking?
Hughes Stem High School is ranked #2670 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hughes Stem High School often compared to?
Hughes Stem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aiken New Tech High School, Anderson High School, Turpin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hughes Stem High School?
The graduation rate of Hughes Stem High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hughes Stem High School?
1,059 students attend Hughes Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hughes Stem High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hughes Stem High School?
Hughes Stem High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hughes Stem High School offer ?
Hughes Stem High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hughes Stem High School part of?
Hughes Stem High School is part of Cincinnati Public Schools School District.
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