Serving 338 students in grades 7-12, St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School's student population of 338 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2289 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
35%
17%
White
37%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School's ranking?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is ranked #2289 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School often compared to?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodward Career Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
338 students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School offer ?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School part of?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is part of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District.
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