Sycamore High School

1,639 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Sycamore High School, located in the Sycamore Community School District in Cincinnati, Ohio, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public high schools in the state. Serving a diverse student body, the school maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, consistently earning high rankings for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a comprehensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique elective opportunities. The school’s culture is defined by high expectations for its students and a robust support system designed to prepare graduates for competitive post-secondary education and career paths.

Beyond its academic achievements, Sycamore High School offers a vibrant extracurricular environment that fosters well-rounded personal development. Students have access to a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, competitive clubs, and service-oriented organizations that encourage leadership and community engagement. By balancing a high-achieving academic atmosphere with a rich slate of student activities, Sycamore remains a centerpiece of the local community, dedicated to cultivating an environment where innovation and personal growth are prioritized.

1,639

Total Students

113.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	984
Hispanic	134
Black	163
Asian	235
Two or More	120
Pacific Islander	3

White
984 (60.0 %)
Asian
235 (14.3 %)
Black
163 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
134 (8.2 %)
Two or More
120 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sycamore Community City
Phone:	(513)686-1770
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 416

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 397

Grade 12 403