For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,365 students in 45402, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in 45402, OH are Stivers School For The Arts, Northmont Online Academy and Jefferson Township Local School District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 45402 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 45402, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 45402 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 45402, OH Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stivers School For The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7380
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7380
Gr: 7-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Northmont Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Township Local School District
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 835-5682
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 835-5682
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 4-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
741 Washington St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7180
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7180
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dayton Business Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 W 1st St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mound Street Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Liberty High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 701-7945
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 701-7945
Gr: 10-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Dayton Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Dayton Digital Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7090
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
45402, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Gr: K-2 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Gr: 9-12
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Gr: 9-11 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Gr: 9-11 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
113 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-7432
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-7432
Gr: 2-9 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 45402, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in 45402, OH include Stivers School For The Arts, Northmont Online Academy and Jefferson Township Local School District.
How many public high schools are located in 45402?
10 public high schools are located in 45402.
What is the racial composition of students in 45402?
45402 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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