For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 902 students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Five Points are David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center, Mound Street Academy and Dayton Digital Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton, OH include David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center, Mound Street Academy and Dayton Digital Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton?
the neighborhood of Five Points, Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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