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  • DAYTON, OH
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Dayton Public School District

    Report Card

    grade C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C minus
    2. Diversity
      grade B+
    3. Teachers
      grade C
    4. College Prep
      grade C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade C+
    6. Administration
      grade B minus
    7. Sports
      grade A minus
    8. Food
      grade C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade C

    About

    136 S LUDLOW ST
    DAYTON, OH 45402
    About Dayton Public School District...

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    27
    Students
    11,721

    From Dayton Public School District

    Dayton Public Schools is an urban district with more than 12,000 students in pre-kindergarten through high school.

    The district's early learning center, 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 7 high schools are always striving to do more and do better for students!

    Here’s why you will love Dayton Public Schools:

    --All DPS preschools are rated 5-stars by the Ohio Department of Education.

    --The district has one-to-one technology; a Chromebook is available to every student.

    --Two Career Technology Centers allow students to earn career credentials and college credit.

    --The College Credit Plus Program allows students to earn college credit throughout high school. Students can even earn their associate degree before graduation if they choose.

    --DPS is home to one of the world's 41 Challenger Learning Centers.

    --Free breakfast and lunch is provided daily to all students.

    --Seniors earn approximately $20 million in scholarships to colleges and universities across the country each year.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    32%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    24%
    Average Graduation Rate
    67%
    Average SAT
    1100
    98 responses
    Average ACT
    20
    528 responses

    Innovative Academic Offerings at all Grade Levels

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    The Dayton Public School District prides itself on a variety of high-quality, innovative academic offerings at all grade levels. Double teaching, STEM, Project Lead the Way, Career-Technical Programs, College Credit Plus, and career exploration experiences help set students up for success!

    Students

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    11,721
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    89.9%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $60,467
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.6%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $22,517 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      54%
    • Support Services
      43%
    • Other
      4%

    Living in the Area

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B
    2. Good for Families
      grade C
    3. Housing
      grade D minus
    Median Household Income
    $24,237
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $552
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $170,500
    National
    $244,900

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