Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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Dayton Early College Academy Inc ranks 354 th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dayton Early College Academy Inc is a public charter high school in Dayton, Ohio, serving 336 students in grades 9-12, with a unique focus on providing an early college experience and allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.

Dayton Early College Academy Inc consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects, including American Government, American History, and Biology, with a significant gap between its scores and the state averages. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.9% to 96.5% over the past five years, consistently exceeding the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from a high of 149th out of 784 Ohio high schools in 2015-2016 to 354th out of 864 in 2023-2024, suggesting that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate.

Dayton Early College Academy Inc serves a predominantly African American student population, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent years, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of the nearby schools, such as Dayton Digital Academy and Miami Valley Ctc Alternative. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Dayton Early College Academy Inc has been able to achieve strong academic performance and graduation rates, suggesting effective strategies in supporting these students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1529 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45409-0001

(937) 229-5780

District: Dayton Early College Academy Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
354^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,524

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.0%

White:

3.8%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dayton Early College Academy Inc ranks better than 59% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dayton Early College Academy Inc who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91%), White (3.8%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dayton Early College Academy Inc is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Dayton Early College Academy Inc employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dayton Early College Academy Inc is $9,524.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dayton Early College Academy Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Early College Academy Inc 354^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Dayton Early College Academy Inc in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Dayton Early College Academy Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Early College Academy Inc 339^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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Rank History for all students at Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2016	70.13	149^th	784	81.0%
2017	66.14	190^th	773	75.4%
2018	67.29	203^rd	800	74.6%
2019	71.23	159^th	836	81.0%
2021	54.12	366^th	819	55.3%
2022	60.48	305^th	836	63.5%
2023	55.60	393^rd	867	54.7%
2024	58.65	354^th	864	59.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	78.78	77^th	758	89.8%
2019	88.32	24^th	779	96.9%
2021	69.00	161^st	763	78.9%
2022	74.21	129^th	773	83.3%
2023	64.37	248^th	805	69.2%
2024	69.97	206^th	822	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	54.33	357^th	751	52.5%
2019	71.71	198^th	781	74.6%
2021	41.35	501^st	775	35.4%
2022	47.90	459^th	794	42.2%
2023	55.02	420^th	813	48.3%
2024	51.64	451^st	798	43.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	65.39	194^th	763	74.6%
2019	71.18	206^th	792	74.0%
2021	68.73	208^th	778	73.3%
2022	67.69	245^th	808	69.7%
2023	53.51	417^th	819	49.1%
2024	55.81	400^th	816	51.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	91.15	19^th	279	93.2%
2019	90.51	21^st	303	93.1%
2021	83.04	27^th	284	90.5%
2022	84.19	35^th	306	88.6%
2023	75.83	63^rd	323	80.5%
2024	78.26	53^rd	318	83.3%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a teacher
Friday, April 29, 2011

DECA is the best choice for a high school student. DECA transforms young men and women into students prepared to go to college and prepared to meet life head on. The staff is excellent- giving above and beyond anything I've ever seen in other schools. The students are asked to reach for much higher standards, and are given an incredible amount of support. The atmosphere is like a family. I can't give DECA a high enough recommendation. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	36	185	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	8	237
2009	35	235	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	11	293
2010	46	296	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	20	379
2011	50	318	8	12	2	2	24	0	416
2012	47	338	4	14	1	2	18	0	424
2013	35	388	5	11	1	2	17	0	459
2014	32	410	4	15	1	2	10	0	474
2015	27	403	3	17	0	4	11	0	465
2016	20	403	1	18	0	4	12	0	458
2017	16	258	4	11	0	0	3	0	292
2018	16	279	3	12	0	0	6	0	316
2019	22	299	4	14	1	0	8	0	348
2020	20	316	2	12	1	0	6	0	357
2021	17	315	2	15	1	0	11	0	361
2022	21	316	2	9	1	0	4	0	353
2023	13	311	2	8	0	0	2	0	336
2024	13	312	3	12	0	0	3	0	343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	237	19.0	12.5	n/a
2009	293	34.8	8.4	78
2010	379	25.7	14.7	73.3
2011	416	27.4	15.1	73.3
2012	424	27.7	15.2	75.7
2013	459	29.2	15.6	73.9
2014	474	34.2	13.8	72.6
2015	465	n/a	n/a	74
2016	458	29.0	15.7	74.2
2017	292	21.6	13.4	71.9
2018	316	19.2	16.4	68.4
2019	348	19.5	17.8	48.6
2020	357	22.4	15.8	64.4
2021	361	20.1	17.9	n/a
2022	353	20.6	17.0	n/a
2023	336	28.1	11.9	69.3
2024	343	23.9	14.3	55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	237	19.0	12.5	n/a
2009	293	34.8	8.4	78
2010	379	25.7	14.7	73.3
2011	416	27.4	15.1	73.3
2012	424	27.7	15.2	75.7
2013	459	29.2	15.6	73.9
2014	474	34.2	13.8	72.6
2015	465	n/a	n/a	74
2016	458	29.0	15.7	74.2
2017	292	21.6	13.4	71.9
2018	316	19.2	16.4	68.4
2019	348	19.5	17.8	48.6
2020	357	22.4	15.8	64.4
2021	361	20.1	17.9	n/a
2022	353	20.6	17.0	n/a
2023	336	28.1	11.9	69.3
2024	343	23.9	14.3	55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,975
2022	$12,258
2023	$12,303
2024	$9,524

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 393^rd of 867 High schools	26.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Dayton Early College Academy Inc)	98.7	90.1	8.6%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Dayton Early College Academy Inc)	96	79.7	16.3%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Dayton Early College Academy Inc)	84.2	71.6	12.6%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Dayton Early College Academy Inc)	87.6	75.3	12.3%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Dayton Early College Academy Inc)	52.4	22.1	30.3%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Dayton Early College Academy Inc)	67.7	21.5	46.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	336	3.4%
African American	299	311	4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	14	8	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	13	40.9%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	69.3%	20.8%

Schools Near Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Dayton Early College Academy Inc	Public, Charter	9-12	1529 Brown St	Dayton	45409	Montgomery County	Dayton Early College Academy Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 229-5780	343	24	14.3	55.1%	13 (3.8%)	312 (91.0%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	58.7	354^th of 864 public high schools	59.0%		55.6	393^rd of 867 public high schools	54.7%	39		93.8	80.7					83.3	68.4	29.2	24.4	$9,524
Belmont High School	Public	7-12	2615 Wayne Ave	Dayton	45420	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-6460	1,124	62	18.1		372 (33.1%)	465 (41.4%)	198 (17.6%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (7.0%)	5.9	787^th of 864 public high schools	8.9%		4.4	819^th of 867 public high schools	5.5%	32	13.2	22.8	30.3	10.8	2.3	26.2	7.8	27.4	20.4	4.3	11.1	$12,117
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	741 Washington St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-7180	773	48	16.1		87 (11.3%)	577 (74.6%)	82 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	10	733^rd of 864 public high schools	15.2%		11.4	733^rd of 867 public high schools	15.5%			48.6	35.4					31.2	24.7	3.2	11.6	$16,698
Oakwood High School	Public	9-12	1200 Far Hills Ave	Dayton	45419	Montgomery County	Oakwood City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 297-5325	668	35	19.0		532 (79.6%)	9 (1.3%)	47 (7.0%)	41 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.7%)	88.8	11^th of 864 public high schools	98.7%		88.9	9^th of 867 public high schools	99.0%	2		94.6	95.1					97.4	91.2	85.4	88.6	$14,975
Northmont Online Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	200 S Keowee St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Northmont City	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(937) 225-4598	5	0			1 (20.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Stivers School For The Arts	Public	7-12	1313 E 5th St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-7380	835	51	16.3		269 (32.2%)	438 (52.5%)	74 (8.9%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.5%)	68.9	213^th of 864 public high schools	75.3%		61.2	317^th of 867 public high schools	63.4%	104	40.5	93.0	79.6	43.2	26.6	60.9	47.1	80.7	71.4	39.4	72.6	$15,598
Dayton Career Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	401 E 3rd St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton Career Technical High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 991-2130	120	10	12.0		21 (17.5%)	85 (70.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.8%)	3.4	840^th of 864 public high schools	2.8%		2.8	851^st of 867 public high schools	1.8%	11		4.2	33.3					14.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	$14,361
Dayton Digital Academy	Public	9-12	354 Mound St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 542-7090	13	1	13.0		4 (30.8%)	6 (46.2%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Mound Street Academy	Public	9-12	354 Mound St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-3000	150	12	12.5		14 (9.3%)	103 (68.7%)	25 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)								(n/a)		25.0										$18,363
Dayton Business Technology High School	Public, Charter	9-12	348 W 1st St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton Business Technology High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 225-3989	79	7	11.2		10 (12.7%)	56 (70.9%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.4%)	4	822^nd of 864 public high schools	4.9%		3.8	835^th of 867 public high schools	3.7%	13		30.8	20.0							0.0	0.0	$18,428

Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton Early College Academy Inc

What is the racial makeup of Dayton Early College Academy Inc?

Students at Dayton Early College Academy Inc are 91% African American, 4% White, 3% Hispanic.

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Dayton Early College Academy Inc ranks 354^th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Dayton Early College Academy Inc.

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