COLLEGE HILL FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMY

College Hill Fundamental Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 430 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, College Hill Fundamental Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

College Hill Fundamental Academy, located in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a public magnet school serving students from preschool through sixth grade. As a "fundamental" academy, the school is defined by a structured academic environment that emphasizes traditional teaching methods, consistent classroom routines, and a strong partnership between parents, students, and teachers. The curriculum is rigorous, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a disciplined atmosphere designed to help students build a solid educational foundation for their future schooling.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, the school places significant importance on character development and student conduct. The "fundamental" approach is characterized by high expectations for student behavior and a commitment to maintaining an orderly, professional school climate. By combining a standardized, back-to-basics educational philosophy with a supportive community culture, College Hill Fundamental Academy aims to prepare its students to be responsible, high-achieving learners as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact College Hill Fundamental Academy at (513) 363-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1625 Cedar Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224-2824
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COLLEGE HILL FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Cincinnati, OH with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
430
Teachers:
19.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 430 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLLEGE HILL FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.4%
White
3.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.