For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,402 students in 45402, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in 45402, OH are Stivers School For The Arts, Northmont Online Academy and Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 45402 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 45402, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 45402 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45402, OH Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stivers School For The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7380
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7380
Gr: 7-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Northmont Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
741 Washington St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7180
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7180
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dayton Business Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 W 1st St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mound Street Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 701-7945
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 701-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Dayton Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Dayton Digital Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7090
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7090
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 45402, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in 45402, OH include Stivers School For The Arts, Northmont Online Academy and Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 45402?
9 public high schools are located in 45402.
What is the racial composition of students in 45402?
45402 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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