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 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 11,828 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Dayton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 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
0.55
0.52
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,139 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
7,483 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
63%
17%
# White Students
2,506 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
21%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
632 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
549
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
849
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
898
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
786
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
796
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
844
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
794
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
842
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
729
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
772
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,420
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,002
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
783
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
764
129,257
# 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 $23,649 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,083 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dayton City School District?
Dayton City School District manages 28 public schools serving 11,828 students.
What is the rank of Dayton City School District?
Dayton City School District is ranked #802 out of 927 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?
63% of Dayton City School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton City School District?
Dayton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $27,083 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 28 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,828 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
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
