Deer Park Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, in the city of Deer Park. It is the only high school in the Deer Park Community City Schools district.
Serving 475 students in grades 7-12, Deer Park Jr/sr 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 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Park Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cincinnati, OH, encompassing approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Park Jr/sr High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1826
School Motto
Inspiring & Empowering Lifelong Success
School Rankings
Deer Park Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park Jr/sr High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1943 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Park Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School is ranked #1943 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Deer Park Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Deer Park Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Park Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Park Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Deer Park Jr/sr High School?
475 students attend Deer Park Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Deer Park Jr/sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Park Jr/sr High School?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Park Jr/sr High School offer ?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Park Jr/sr High School part of?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School is part of Deer Park Community City School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Park Jr/sr High School located?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School is located in the Taft neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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