Dayton High School is a public secondary school located in Dayton, Texas, United States. Founded in 1895, Dayton High School is the only high school in the Dayton Independent School District. In 2022, the school served 1,581 students in grades 9-12.
Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dayton High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Motto
Showing heart and developing minds through rigor, relevance, and relationships
School Rankings
Dayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucking Horse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton High School's ranking?
Dayton High School is ranked #1142 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Dayton High School often compared to?
Dayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newberg Senior High School, Amity High School, Yamhill Carlton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dayton High School?
The graduation rate of Dayton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dayton High School?
310 students attend Dayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dayton High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton High School offer ?
Dayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dayton High School part of?
Dayton High School is part of Dayton SD 8 School District.
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