Withrow University High School

Withrow University High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
2488 Madison Rd,  Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati City School District
3.7
4.0
1,271 Students
C
Niche Grade
When you come upon Withrow University High School, located at 2488 Madison Road, you will immediately see why the facility has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983. Opening in 1919, the school’s design was created by noted Cincinnati architect Frederick W. Garber. Among the amenities are the 114-foot clock tower, the arching entry bridge, and the landscaping around the 27-acre campus. Don’t let the traditional look fool you, as the school is always making improvements – including the up-to-date sports complex on site. Withrow University High School brings an international perspective to the learning environment. The school features three programs and services, focused on meeting student challenges in today’s diverse society. The school’s curriculum involves rigorous academic preparation to lead students to achievement in college. The robust Dual Enrollment partnership with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. The International Language Program offers four years of world language study and globally oriented courses. The high school has regained its place as offering several premier athletics programs, and other activities such as the Dynasty Dance Team and the Girls to Women Leadership Collaborative. Girls to Women aims for young girls to become strong, respected, and compassionate leaders. The collaborative encourages girls to become agents of change, focusing on developing solutions for issues facing today’s women.

School Details

Head of School
Jerron Gray
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.05
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.05
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
470
Verbal
520
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
16
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
323:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Black
77.8%
Hispanic
15.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
White
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Cincinnati 264 Students
The Ohio State University 110 Students
Xavier University 104 Students
Northern Kentucky University 98 Students
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College 94 Students
Miami University 90 Students
Ohio University 82 Students
University of Kentucky 72 Students
Cincinnati State 71 Students
Wright State University 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Business 55 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Biology 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Information Technology 15 Students
Early Childhood Education 14 Students
Criminology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 86 Reviews
2.0 Senior
10/29/2024
Its not a terrible school but its not that great. The teaching staff is pretty horrible when it comes to teaching a class as a whole. The security staff is not great at all. And the office is terrible. To rebuild this school I say get a whole new staff. Our current main office only has two people running it which is terrible because when you need something it takes days to get it. Also the teachers don't respect you because they sometimes thing you're like every other kid which is bad. You could be the nicest person and the teachers would still find a way to be mean to you. Majority of the security staff graduated from this school which is a reason I believe their so terrible. They think they're still in highschool. I would say get a few new teachers for each department and find new security guards.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Very fun and active school great teachers and staff great students as well one of the best high schools
4.0 Senior
9/26/2022
Withrow University high school offer the ressources needed to it's foreign students to pursue their education.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/13/2023
I like the school but it’s nothing special but I still recommend.
3.0 parent
2/11/2013
I dont have a review of this school, but I was thinking of sending my 14 year old son there for his freshmen year. I dont know much about the school, so I would like some feed back.

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