Sycamore High School

Sycamore High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7400 Cornell Rd,  Cincinnati, OH
Sycamore Community School District
4.1
3.7
1,620 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Douglas Mader
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
92.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
203:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
60.4%
Asian
15.7%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
8.1%
Two or more races
6.4%

School Rankings

#11 Best College Prep Public HS in Ohio
#13 Best Public HS in Ohio
#33 Best Public HS Teachers in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Cincinnati 624 Students
The Ohio State University 621 Students
Miami University 348 Students
Ohio University 265 Students
University of Kentucky 174 Students
Xavier University 171 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 144 Students
Michigan State University 141 Students
Purdue University 136 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 128 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 176 Students
Psychology 156 Students
Biology 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Marketing 75 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Political Science and Government 66 Students
Mechanical Engineering 62 Students
Engineering 58 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 271 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/14/2025
Sycamore High School was renovated just a few years ago, yet the building already has serious leaks in the ceilings. Almost daily there is at least one bucket or trash can collecting drips, and after rain, they're everywhere. Besides the building, Sycamore has been wonderful for me. A wide variety of courses in STEM, art, and music have allowed me to explore my interests while being a member of the marching band and winter drumline, two strong programs.
1.0 Parent
11/2/2024
This school is a pressure cooker. They put so much pressure on these kids. I am not making it up but 50 percent of my daughters friends have been hospitalized for mental health reasons. There were five suicide attempts just among the kids I know personally. This place eats kids up, but the test scores are great. T
5.0 Senior
9/30/2024
I have really enjoyed the music programs at Sycamore and made lots of friends. My classes are fun and lots of opportunities to find something that fits your interests.
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3.7 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/14/2025
I have had three students attend the Sycamore k-12. It offers a vast variety of opportunities for students with varying interests and needs. The support services are outstanding. And yes, they strive to get the best out of your child.
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1.0 parent
11/2/2024
As a parent of a student I find the school to be a pressure cooker. Easily half my kids friends have been hospitalized for mental health break downs. These kids are under way too much pressure. The ones that survive go to great colleges but it destroys too many young people to get there.
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5.0 parent
5/22/2022
Alum and future parent who is proud to be part of this community.
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1.0 student
10/15/2019
0/10 hunts out students with conflicted minds.
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Sycamore High School

Sycamore High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cincinnati, OH, in the Montgomery neighborhood, and is served by the Sycamore Community School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,620 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Sycamore High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $336,646. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Schilling School for Gifted Children, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Archbishop Moeller High School, and more. Learn more about what Cincinnati has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sycamore High School.

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