Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon 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 Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dayton High School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Mascot
Bucking Horse
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1895
School Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Dayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
56%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton High School's ranking?
Dayton High School is ranked #1132 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Dayton High School often compared to?
Dayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newberg Senior High School, Amity High School 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 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dayton High School?
The graduation rate of Dayton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dayton High School?
314 students attend Dayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dayton High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton High School offer ?
Dayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dayton High School part of?
Dayton High School is part of Dayton SD 8 School District.
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