Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
88%
17%
White
7%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy?
140 students attend Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy?
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy offer ?
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy part of?
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy is part of Dayton City School District.
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