St. Bernard-Elmwood Place High School is a public high school in St. Bernard, Ohio. It is the only public high school in the St. Bernard City School District.
Serving 359 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 32% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St Bernard-Elmwood Place High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cincinnati, OH, covering approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School's student population of 359 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Where all students are challenged to learn and inspired to dream.
School Rankings
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior 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 St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#2238 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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 #2238 out of 3,181 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School?
359 students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
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 13:1, 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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