Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy 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 <50% (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 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy's student population of 92 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy 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 Athletic Vocational Academy is 0.47, 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
#2412 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
70%
17%
White
18%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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 Athletic Vocational Academy's ranking?
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy is ranked #2412 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?
<50% 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 Athletic Vocational Academy?
The graduation rate of Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy?
92 students attend Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy?
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy offer ?
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy part of?
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy is part of Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy located?
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy is located in the Philadelphia Woods neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Philadelphia Woods.
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