Dayton City Schools serves 12,075 students across 29 schools in Montgomery County, Ohio, with recent enrollment growth of 3.7%. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 and 834 teachers.
Academic performance measures show significant gaps relative to Ohio state averages. Math proficiency stands at 50.4% compared to the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency is 36.8% against the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 68.6% falls substantially below the state average of 95.1%. Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern at 44.5%.
The student population reflects substantial economic and social needs. Approximately 99.3% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, with 18.9% identified as English learners and 18.0% as students with disabilities. Racial composition is 61.4% Black, 18.8% White, 13.5% Hispanic, and 0.4% Asian.
The district receives per-pupil spending of $9,880, exceeding Ohio's state average of $8,239. Total budget is $279.7 million, supported by 56.3% state funding, 32.5% local revenue, and 11.3% federal resources. This funding structure indicates reliance on state and local sources rather than federal supplementation, suggesting limited federal Title I concentration compared to peer districts with similar demographics.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
12,075
Schools
29
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,880
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
50.4%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Ohio Report Card Star Rating
Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars. Districts are rated on six components that measure different aspects of school performance.
Source: Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, Ohio School Report Cards, 2024-25 School Year