Gilbert A. Dater High School

Gilbert A. Dater High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
2146 Ferguson Rd,  Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati City School District
3.6
3.0
1,005 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephen Sippel
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
8.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
210:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
53.3%
Hispanic
30%
White
11.1%
Two or more races
5.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Cincinnati 203 Students
The Ohio State University 115 Students
Miami University 97 Students
Xavier University 87 Students
Ohio University 85 Students
Northern Kentucky University 76 Students
University of Kentucky 65 Students
Cincinnati State 64 Students
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College 58 Students
University of Dayton 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 44 Students
Business 32 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Biology 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 12 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 10 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 99 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
I've had things almost stolen from me, fights happen right in front, immature kids, and more. But the teachers are nice.
3.0 Sophomore
3/14/2023
At Gilbert A. Dater high school there are plenty of opportunities for growth and extra curricular activities but the school is short funded. Great staff that grows personal relationships with students to help them succeed.
4.0 Senior
8/10/2022
It is a very good school for English As a Second Language students. The teachers care about you. You just need to question, and they are ready help any time.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
3.0 student
8/11/2017
I have been attending this school for 5 years and since I have been here, the school has made a lot of improvements. The band especially. Our extra curricular activities are very family-like and make it much easier to find friends and teachers to get along with. Teachers are very open and friendly,...
1.0 parent
8/19/2014
Sending my son to Dater HS was the WORST decision I have ever made. There is ZERO accountability between the teachers and parents/students. The lack of communication/feedback with parents and zero follow up & follow through from administrative staff is truly mind blowing. Teachers not only fail to a...
1.0 parent
5/31/2014
Poor follow up & follow through from administrative staff. They give more satisfaction to policy than to the students education. Do not send your child to this so called learning institution. Zabrina Blue
5.0 other
2/17/2012
I'm a freshman at Dater High School and I love it there. I'm also in the AA program which is only offered at Dater and Walnut Hills. Everyone likes to compare Walnut Hills to Dater, but I think that Dater is better. The population isn't very big which means everybody knows one another. The principal...

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Gilbert A. Dater High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Cincinnati, OH and is served by the Cincinnati City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,005 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Gilbert A. Dater High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.12, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $177,250. Discover additional schools in the area, like Western Hills High School, James N. Gamble Montessori High School, Oak Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Cincinnati has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gilbert A. Dater High School.

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