Hughes STEM High School

1,167 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Hughes STEM High School, located in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a specialized public school within the Cincinnati Public Schools district that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. As a STEM-designated institution, the school is designed to provide students with a rigorous, project-based curriculum that integrates real-world problem solving with core academic subjects. The school’s environment is structured to foster innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, preparing students for both higher education and technical career pathways in an increasingly competitive global economy.

The school is notable for its commitment to community and industry partnerships, which allow students to engage in mentorships, internships, and collaborative projects with local businesses and organizations. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and professional application, Hughes STEM aims to equip its diverse student body with both the technical skills and the social competencies necessary for success in STEM-related fields. Through its focused educational model, Hughes STEM High School serves as a vital hub for students seeking a specialized, forward-thinking academic experience in the heart of Cincinnati.

1,167

Total Students

72.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hughes STEM High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	57
Black	970
Asian	6
Two or More	80
American Indian	3

Black
970 (83.1%)
Two or More
80 (6.9%)
Hispanic
57 (4.9%)
White
51 (4.4%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-7400
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 175

Grade 8 170

Grade 9 273

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 153