There’s an added excitement to reaching high-school age in Cincinnati Public Schools — students get to pick their high schools.
The key is to apply early for entry so students can get into their first-choice schools.
Cincinnati Public Schools offers 16 high schools, with more than 20 programs that appeal to a wide variety of student interests, talents and skills. All of the programs prepare students for college and careers.
CPS’ high schools offer the whole high-school experience, with a wide variety of sports — such as football, basketball, soccer and volleyball — and interesting extracurricular activities — such as band and choir, clubs and cheerleading.
New buildings or full renovations are completed or under way for all of our high schools, including several new stadiums and gyms.
Come on — Let’s explore high school!
Remember, there now are no attendance boundaries for CPS’ high schools. Students may live anywhere in the district and select from among all CPS high schools.
All CPS high schools are citywide schools, meaning they are open to students living anywhere inside the Cincinnati Public School District. There are no quadrant or neighborhood boundaries for CPS’ high schools.
Transportation is provided for eligible students aboard Metro buses. The district provides a basic Metro Bus pass to students in grades 9-12 who live more than one
mile from the schools they attend. Most students must pay reduced fares with this Metro pass. The Metro pass may be used to and from school only. The Metro service is provided over regular Metro routes or on Metro Extra service routes, depending on
the school’s location.
CPS’ Transportation Department — 363-0330
Some high schools do have eligibility requirements that a student must meet in order to enroll. These requirements could include passing a test, auditioning, or having previous experience in a subject or teaching style.
All CPS high schools are open to students with disabilities.
Student Services — 363-0280