Dayton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,285 students in Dayton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Dayton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Dayton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.53
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,431 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
7,675 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
62%
17%
# White Students
2,417 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
20%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
694 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
681
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
870
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
911
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
913
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
818
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
818
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
837
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
802
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
829
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
793
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,402
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,063
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
828
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
720
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,769 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,075 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dayton City School District?
Dayton City School District manages 28 public schools serving 12,285 students.
What is the rank of Dayton City School District?
Dayton City School District is ranked #795 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton City School District?
62% of Dayton City School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton City School District?
Dayton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Dayton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,075 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 28 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 67% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
