Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center's attendance zone covers the entire district in Dayton, OH, encompassing approximately 49.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 4.1 miles and the furthest edge located 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2779 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Navy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center's ranking?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center is ranked #2779 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center often compared to?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Stivers School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center?
The graduation rate of David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center?
785 students attend David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center offer ?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center part of?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center is part of Dayton City School District.
In what neighborhood is David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center located?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Points.
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