School Modernization Program

Cincinnati Public Schools, Ohio’s third-largest public school district, has approximately 70 schools spread across a 90-square-mile area. Beginning in 2002, it embarked on a major, ten-year long initiative to upgrade its educational facilities, turning them into modern 21st century learning environments. In addition to tearing down schools that were outmoded and/or underutilized, ongoing construction projects include both new buildings and extensive renovations of often architecturally significant older buildings, all carried out under the district's $985 million Facilities Master Plan. Through 2010, CPS’ ambition is to achieve both educational and operational goals for Cincinnati’s students and taxpayers alike.