Deer Park Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, in the city of Deer Park. It is the only high school in the Deer Park Community City Schools district.
Serving 504 students in grades 7-12, Deer Park Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Park Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Park Jr/sr High School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1826
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Rankings
Deer Park Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park Jr/sr High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
68%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Park Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School is ranked #1964 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Deer Park Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Deer Park Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Park Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Park Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Deer Park Jr/sr High School?
504 students attend Deer Park Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Deer Park Jr/sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Park Jr/sr High School?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Park Jr/sr High School offer ?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Park Jr/sr High School part of?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School is part of Deer Park Community City School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Park Jr/sr High School located?
Deer Park Jr/sr High School is located in the Taft neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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