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Best 45402 Ohio Public High Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stivers School For The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 E 5th St
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Keowee St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Keowee St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Washington St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
348 W 1st St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
354 Mound St
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 N Keowee St
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E 3rd St
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7090
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 45402, OH?
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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