Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

317 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

Spencer Academy, located in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. As part of the Charter School Specialists network, the academy focuses on providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college readiness. The school is known for its commitment to serving the local community, aiming to provide a high-quality alternative for families seeking a disciplined and supportive atmosphere for their children.

The curriculum at Spencer Academy is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the state of Ohio, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. Beyond traditional academics, the school places a significant value on fostering personal responsibility and mutual respect among students. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized attention, Spencer Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills necessary to transition successfully into high school and beyond.

317

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	8
Black	118
Asian	5
Two or More	26

White
160 (50.5 %)
Black
118 (37.2 %)
Two or More
26 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-0000
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1 1

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 30

Grade 9 34

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 28