Serving 299 students in grades 8-12, Dalton High School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dalton High School's student population of 299 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dalton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton High School's ranking?
Dalton High School is ranked #998 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dalton High School often compared to?
Dalton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chippewa Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
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 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dalton High School?
299 students attend Dalton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dalton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dalton High School offer ?
Dalton High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dalton High School part of?
Dalton High School is part of Dalton Local School District.
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