Serving 653 students in grades 9-12, Jonathan Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonathan Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jonathan Dayton High School's student population of 653 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1934
School Rankings
Jonathan Dayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonathan Dayton High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1362 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
50%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonathan Dayton High School's ranking?
Jonathan Dayton High School is ranked #1362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jonathan Dayton High School often compared to?
Jonathan Dayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Brearley Middle/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 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jonathan Dayton High School?
The graduation rate of Jonathan Dayton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jonathan Dayton High School?
653 students attend Jonathan Dayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jonathan Dayton High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Dayton High School?
Jonathan Dayton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jonathan Dayton High School offer ?
Jonathan Dayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonathan Dayton High School part of?
Jonathan Dayton High School is part of Springfield Public School District.
School Reviews
5 4/12/2010
Our son is a senior and will just be completing 4 years at Dayton. We have been extremely pleased with the education he received there. He has been very active in many facets of the program as well as many extracurricula activities. The staff are very supportive and challenging to the students. We give you all a thumbs up in all areas of concern!!
2 5/18/2009
We are new to the district. I have been very disappointed with Special Services and the Child Study Team. Rather than try to understand why a student is struggling, they want to label him/her as an attitude problem. The school relies on ineffective discipline instead of conducting the appropriate assessments.
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