Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Jonathan Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonathan Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Jonathan Dayton High School's student population of 610 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jonathan Dayton High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
25%
32%
Black
16%
15%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jonathan Dayton High School often compared to?
Jonathan Dayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Brearley Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jonathan Dayton High School?
The graduation rate of Jonathan Dayton High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jonathan Dayton High School?
610 students attend Jonathan Dayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jonathan Dayton High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Dayton High School?
Jonathan Dayton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jonathan Dayton High School offer ?
Jonathan Dayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jonathan Dayton High School part of?
Jonathan Dayton High School is part of Springfield Public School District.
School Reviews
5 4/12/2010
Our son is a senior and will just be completing 4 years at Dayton. We have been extremely pleased with the education he received there. He has been very active in many facets of the program as well as many extracurricula activities. The staff are very supportive and challenging to the students. We give you all a thumbs up in all areas of concern!!
2 5/18/2009
We are new to the district. I have been very disappointed with Special Services and the Child Study Team. Rather than try to understand why a student is struggling, they want to label him/her as an attitude problem. The school relies on ineffective discipline instead of conducting the appropriate assessments.
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