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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dayton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public high schools serving 21,774 students in Dayton, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dayton, OH are Oakwood High School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Centerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Dayton, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centerville High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Dayton, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Gr: 9-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Gr: 6-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Centerville High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 E Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Beavercreek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2660 Dayton Xenia Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7547
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Kettering Fairmont High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 Shroyer Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
West Carrollton High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5833 Student St
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Stebbins High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Wayne High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Chambersburg Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 233-6431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(513) 281-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Mad River Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-4265
Gr: 5-9 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Northridge High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #2020.
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Trotwood-madison High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4440 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4908
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Ram Nation Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3594 N Snyder Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Willowwood Drive
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740
Gr: 7-9 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
3ea
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4407 Payne Ave
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-5885
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Gem City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Meadowdale High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3873 Whitestone Ct
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 542-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Thurgood Marshall High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4447 Hoover Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-6610
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Dunbar Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Albritton Dr
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 542-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Belmont High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2615 Wayne Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-6460
Gr: 7-12 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Dayton Digital Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7090
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3434.
Wogaman Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Mcarthur Ave
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 542-5890
Gr: 7-9 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Engage High School
Charter School
6401 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45415
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dayton, OH include Oakwood High School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Centerville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dayton?
38 public high schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?

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