SHRODER PAIDEIA HIGH SCHOOL

Shroder Paideia High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 727 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, Shroder Paideia High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Shroder Paideia High School, located in the Madisonville neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a unique public school that operates under the "Paideia" philosophy. This educational model is centered on the belief that all students should receive a rigorous, high-quality liberal arts education, regardless of their background. Unlike traditional lecture-based schools, Shroder emphasizes "seminar-style" learning, where students engage in deep, Socratic-style dialogue, critical thinking, and collaborative inquiry to master complex subjects.

As part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district, the school serves students in grades 7 through 12. Because it is a Paideia magnet school, it draws students from across the district who are looking for a curriculum that focuses heavily on humanities, communication skills, and the "Big Ideas" of history, literature, and philosophy. By balancing demanding academic standards with a focus on student voice and democratic participation, Shroder aims to prepare its graduates not just for college or the workforce, but for active, thoughtful citizenship in their communities.

For more information, contact Shroder Paideia High School at (513) 363-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.