Priority High School

2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 170 students in grades 7-12, Priority 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 <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Priority High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Priority High School's student population of 170 students has grown by 132% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

Priority 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 Priority High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2058 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
<50%
54%
<50%
60%
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
98%
17%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
11-19%
86%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Priority High School's ranking?
Priority High School is ranked #2058 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Priority High School?
The graduation rate of Priority High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Priority High School?
170 students attend Priority High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Priority High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Priority High School offer ?
Priority High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Priority High School part of?
Priority High School is part of Priority High School District.
In what neighborhood is Priority High School located?
Priority High School is located in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Walnut Hills.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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