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Dalton High School

177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618

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Tel: (330) 828-2261

www.dalton.k12.oh.us

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Dalton High School serves 319 students in grades 9-12.

Dalton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dalton High School's student population of 319 students has grown by 39% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

319 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dalton High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Dalton High School is 0.19, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#1019 out of 3233 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dalton High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

40-49%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dalton 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

80-84%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dalton 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

20:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dalton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

17%

White

90%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dalton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Dalton High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

80-89%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Dalton High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Dalton Local School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dalton High School's ranking?

Dalton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

What is the graduation rate of Dalton High School?

The graduation rate of Dalton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.

How many students attend Dalton High School?

319 students attend Dalton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Dalton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton High School?

Dalton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Dalton High School offer ?

Dalton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Dalton High School part of?

Dalton High School is part of Dalton Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education