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 25% (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 63%, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stivers School For The Arts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7380
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 835 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dayton Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #77.
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
741 Washington St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7180
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7180
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Dayton Business Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
348 W 1st St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
45402, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Grades: K-2
| 176 students
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Grades: 1-8
| 6 students
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 50 students
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 85 students
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Grades: 9-11
| 63 students
354 Mound St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-3041
Grades: 9-11
| 50 students
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
Dayton, OH 45402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
Dayton, OH 45402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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