Turpin High School

1,061 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Turpin High School, located in the Forest Hills School District in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong academic tradition, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college preparatory classes, and specialized electives designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, Turpin maintains a robust extracurricular culture, boasting successful athletic programs, award-winning performing arts groups, and numerous student-led clubs that foster a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is widely recognized for its supportive community atmosphere and its commitment to student development. It consistently earns high rankings within the state of Ohio for its academic performance and graduation rates. With a focus on both character building and scholastic achievement, Turpin provides a comprehensive environment that emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the demands of higher education and their future professional careers.

1,061

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turpin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	939
Hispanic	30
Black	19
Asian	38
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
939 (88.5 %)
Asian
38 (3.6 %)
Two or More
34 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (2.8 %)
Black
19 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Forest Hills Local
Phone:	(513)232-7770
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 295

Grade 10 253

Grade 11 254

Grade 12 259