Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Dayton Career Tech 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Career Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dayton Career Tech High School's student population of 120 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Dayton Career Tech High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Career Tech High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2876 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
71%
17%
White
17%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Career Tech High School's ranking?
Dayton Career Tech High School is ranked #2876 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dayton Career Tech High School?
The graduation rate of Dayton Career Tech High School is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dayton Career Tech High School?
120 students attend Dayton Career Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dayton Career Tech High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Career Tech High School?
Dayton Career Tech High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Career Tech High School offer ?
Dayton Career Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dayton Career Tech High School part of?
Dayton Career Tech High School is part of Dayton Career TECH High School District.
In what neighborhood is Dayton Career Tech High School located?
Dayton Career Tech High School is located in the Webster Station neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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