Wayne High School

5400 Chambersburg Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,698 students in grades 9-12, Wayne High School 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%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Wayne High School's student population of 1,698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,698 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Wayne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2312 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
27%
17%
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White
54%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Wayne High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Wayne High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne High School's ranking?
Wayne High School is ranked #2312 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wayne High School often compared to?
Wayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trotwood-madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne High School is 84%, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wayne High School?
1,698 students attend Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wayne High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayne High School offer ?
Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wayne High School part of?
Wayne High School is part of Huber Heights City School District.

School Reviews

5   12/8/2017
The absolute grade A guality school existing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kathryn Spiller Combs

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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