Dayton High School

Summary:

Dayton High School is a public high school in Dayton, Texas, serving 1,633 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dayton Independent School District, which is ranked 692 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students performing the poorest, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas high schools. In contrast, Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform better, ranking in the middle 50%. The school's graduation rate is relatively high, ranging from 92.7% to 98.0% over the past five years, but its dropout rate has been higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Barbers Hill High School and Hargrave High School, Dayton High School's performance is generally lower, with poorer academic performance and lower statewide rankings. However, the school outperforms some smaller, more rural high schools in the area, such as Hull-Daisetta High School. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Dayton High School, with 66.38% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the school's overall lower academic performance and ranking compared to more affluent schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3200 N Cleveland
       Dayton, TX  77535-2515


(936) 258-2510

District: Dayton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1077th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,605 Help


Feeder schools for Dayton High School:

Elementary:    Austin Elementary
    Kimmie M Brown Elementary
    Richter Elementary
Middle:    Wilson J H

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,633

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.1%
White:
40.5%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dayton High School ranks worse than 54.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.14. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dayton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.1%), White (40.5%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dayton High School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dayton High School is $10,605.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dayton High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dayton High School 1077th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Dayton High School in the ranking list.)

Dayton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Independent School District (Isd) 692nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dayton High School

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Rank History for all students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.09 606th 1427 57.5%
2005 52.21 819th 1429 42.7%
2006 48.81 909th 1430 36.4%
2007 55.70 813th 1497 45.7%
2008 60.31 676th 1510 55.2%
2009 60.20 711th 1539 53.8%
2010 59.17 772nd 1568 50.8%
2011 62.10 723rd 1672 56.8%
2012 38.42 1128th 1603 29.6%
2013 43.73 1051st 1652 36.4%
2014 44.89 1052nd 1734 39.3%
2015 48.55 1009th 1743 42.1%
2016 42.52 1136th 1762 35.5%
2017 37.53 1069th 1777 39.8%
2018 38.36 1084th 1797 39.7%
2019 39.32 1143rd 1857 38.4%
2021 45.00 1004th 1861 46.1%
2022 37.10 1184th 1876 36.9%
2023 40.56 1164th 1961 40.6%
2024 44.14 1077th 1987 45.8%
See the entire list of Texas High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.93 438th 582 24.7%
2019 27.74 463rd 604 23.3%
2021 22.47 477th 588 18.9%
2022 18.87 566th 664 14.8%
2023 14.30 601st 677 11.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.38 636th 1113 42.9%
2019 33.26 750th 1136 34.0%
2021 60.99 279th 1195 76.7%
2022 39.84 634th 1278 50.4%
2023 40.70 674th 1371 50.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.70 712th 1347 47.1%
2019 44.62 648th 1357 52.2%
2021 48.75 550th 1382 60.2%
2022 27.53 1119th 1418 21.1%
2023 36.27 915th 1478 38.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.63 1112th 1794 38.0%
2019 37.73 1168th 1818 35.8%
2021 52.43 741st 1848 59.9%
2022 40.34 1062nd 1847 42.5%
2023 43.89 982nd 1897 48.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.01 1091st 1781 38.7%
2019 46.33 999th 1798 44.4%
2021 49.39 908th 1815 50.0%
2022 42.26 1054th 1841 42.7%
2023 40.12 1142nd 1891 39.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.49 876th 1137 23.0%
2019 46.37 831st 1145 27.4%
2021 68.88 413th 1177 64.9%
2022 55.18 700th 1172 40.3%
2023 65.22 504th 1182 57.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.56 1081st 1784 39.4%
2019 32.00 1309th 1810 27.7%
2021 49.46 753rd 1829 58.8%
2022 36.59 1109th 1837 39.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 1210th 1803 32.9%
2019 30.61 1298th 1824 28.8%
2021 39.52 1073rd 1840 41.7%
2022 30.30 1295th 1853 30.1%
2023 39.24 1130th 1913 40.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.57 755th 1013 25.5%
2019 36.62 606th 1024 40.8%
2021 32.06 664th 1020 34.9%
2022 38.77 561st 1031 45.6%
2023 38.72 606th 1069 43.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.87 909th 1691 46.2%
2019 41.27 1006th 1714 41.3%
2021 53.44 693rd 1743 60.2%
2022 40.56 994th 1762 43.6%
2023 40.47 1035th 1820 43.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Dayton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.36 1239th 1539 19.5%
2019 26.30 1241st 1526 18.7%
2021 26.34 1187th 1510 21.4%
2022 21.63 1271st 1525 16.7%
2023 30.75 1144th 1576 27.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Dayton High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a citizen
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Open Quote Excessive suspensions and detentions of students in special education. Alternative disciplinary placement without Manifest Determination beforehand. School resists IDEA and provides very limited accommodations. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dayton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 777 103 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 914
1989 727 99 3 31 1 n/a n/a 0 861
1990 720 97 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 845
1991 736 89 6 29 2 n/a n/a 0 862
1992 751 92 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 878
1993 775 90 5 32 1 n/a n/a 0 903
1994 825 103 6 52 4 n/a n/a 0 990
1995 926 123 6 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1121
1996 926 123 6 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1121
1997 931 113 6 64 3 n/a n/a 0 1117
1998 941 100 5 70 2 n/a n/a 0 1118
1999 935 113 7 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2000 993 100 8 92 1 n/a n/a 0 1194
2001 1042 132 6 111 2 n/a n/a 0 1293
2002 1096 152 9 153 3 n/a n/a 0 1413
2003 1096 152 9 153 3 n/a n/a 0 1413
2004 1075 143 18 179 4 n/a n/a 0 1419
2005 1066 128 18 179 6 n/a n/a 0 1397
2006 1061 146 16 202 4 n/a n/a 0 1429
2007 1000 147 10 207 1 n/a n/a 0 1365
2008 932 141 8 236 2 n/a n/a 0 1319
2009 927 152 8 241 6 n/a n/a 0 1334
2010 970 142 5 278 5 n/a n/a 0 1400
2011 921 124 3 320 13 2 27 0 1410
2012 850 136 2 367 12 2 22 0 1391
2013 846 133 3 372 14 3 20 0 1391
2014 836 123 4 407 16 1 19 0 1406
2015 783 131 5 500 5 1 23 0 1448
2016 762 140 4 551 9 0 14 0 1480
2017 761 139 4 598 5 1 16 0 1524
2018 729 123 6 630 6 1 16 0 1511
2019 685 111 6 649 10 1 18 0 1480
2020 685 107 7 675 11 1 28 0 1514
2021 680 99 7 674 14 0 32 0 1506
2022 661 105 6 762 10 0 37 0 1581
2023 662 116 11 802 9 0 33 0 1633

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 914 58.0 15.7 n/a
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 845 53.0 15.9 n/a
1991 862 53.4 16.1 n/a
1992 878 51.6 17.0 8.1
1993 903 53.0 17.0 16.1
1994 990 56.2 17.6 13.7
1995 1121 60.5 18.5 14.3
1996 1121 60.5 18.5 14.3
1997 1117 71.3 15.7 13.8
1998 1118 72.5 15.4 12.1
1999 1132 70.2 16.1 18.8
2000 1194 80.1 14.9 19.7
2001 1293 81.4 15.9 21
2002 1413 81.0 17.4 27.8
2003 1413 81.0 17.4 27.8
2004 1419 79.5 17.8 30.9
2005 1397 80.2 17.4 33.3
2006 1429 86.1 16.6 36.6
2007 1365 86.4 15.8 37
2008 1319 84.7 15.6 36.3
2009 1334 83.4 16.0 36.4
2010 1400 84.9 16.4 43.2
2011 1410 88.7 15.8 43.8
2012 1391 86.4 16.0 48.7
2013 1391 87.6 15.8 49.6
2014 1406 92.0 15.2 51.1
2015 1448 95.0 15.2 51.2
2016 1480 98.0 15.1 47
2017 1524 101.0 15.0 54.9
2018 1511 97.6 15.4 62.2
2019 1480 95.7 15.4 60.3
2020 1514 99.1 15.2 60.6
2021 1506 99.0 15.1 68
2022 1581 103.8 15.2 58.8
2023 1633 103.1 15.8 66.4

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 914 58.0 15.7 n/a
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 845 53.0 15.9 n/a
1991 862 53.4 16.1 n/a
1992 878 51.6 17.0 8.1
1993 903 53.0 17.0 16.1
1994 990 56.2 17.6 13.7
1995 1121 60.5 18.5 14.3
1996 1121 60.5 18.5 14.3
1997 1117 71.3 15.7 13.8
1998 1118 72.5 15.4 12.1
1999 1132 70.2 16.1 18.8
2000 1194 80.1 14.9 19.7
2001 1293 81.4 15.9 21
2002 1413 81.0 17.4 27.8
2003 1413 81.0 17.4 27.8
2004 1419 79.5 17.8 30.9
2005 1397 80.2 17.4 33.3
2006 1429 86.1 16.6 36.6
2007 1365 86.4 15.8 37
2008 1319 84.7 15.6 36.3
2009 1334 83.4 16.0 36.4
2010 1400 84.9 16.4 43.2
2011 1410 88.7 15.8 43.8
2012 1391 86.4 16.0 48.7
2013 1391 87.6 15.8 49.6
2014 1406 92.0 15.2 51.1
2015 1448 95.0 15.2 51.2
2016 1480 98.0 15.1 47
2017 1524 101.0 15.0 54.9
2018 1511 97.6 15.4 62.2
2019 1480 95.7 15.4 60.3
2020 1514 99.1 15.2 60.6
2021 1506 99.0 15.1 68
2022 1581 103.8 15.2 58.8
2023 1633 103.1 15.8 66.4

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $791 (8.2%) $8,906 (91.8%) $9,697
2020 $908 (9.1%) $9,066 (90.9%) $9,974
2021 $749 (7.1%) $9,856 (92.9%) $10,605

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dayton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1143rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1164th of 1961 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Dayton High School)5242
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))5847
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Dayton High School)6663
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))6663
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Dayton High School)4049
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))4049
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Dayton High School)4347
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))4347
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Dayton High School)5960
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dayton Independent School District (Isd))5960
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14801633
 10.3%
African American111116
 4.5%
American Indian109
 10%
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic649802
 23.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White685662
 3.4%
Two or More Races1833
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%66.4%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton High School

Dayton High School ranks 1077th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,633 students attended Dayton High School.

Students at Dayton High School are 49% Hispanic, 41% White, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Dayton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Austin Elementary
Elementary : Kimmie M Brown Elementary
Elementary : Richter Elementary
Middle : Wilson J H


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