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#1253 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 36% in state

Dayton Regional Stem School

High School · Dayton Regional Stem School · Kettering, OH

A high school in Kettering, OH where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1724 Woodman Dr, Kettering, OH 45420

  • Math 78% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+31.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation1.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$8,524
Chronic Absenteeism6%

Students at Dayton Regional Stem School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dayton Regional Stem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kettering), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,670

Median home value

$116,200

Median rent

$918/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dayton Athletic Vocational AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.09–120.4 mi92Compare →
Carroll High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private9–121.1 mi693Compare →
East Dayton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–121.8 mi358Compare →
Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8privatePK–122.0 mi143Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dayton Regional Stem School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Dayton Regional Stem School is listed in Dayton Regional STEM School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dayton Regional Stem School

Dayton Regional Stem School is a public high school in Kettering, OH, part of Dayton Regional Stem School, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dayton Regional Stem School

What grades does Dayton Regional Stem School serve?

Dayton Regional Stem School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dayton Regional Stem School?

Dayton Regional Stem School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Regional Stem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Regional Stem School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dayton Regional Stem School rank in OH?

Dayton Regional Stem School ranks #1,253 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Dayton Regional Stem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dayton Regional Stem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dayton Regional Stem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Regional Stem School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Dayton Regional Stem School a charter school?

No, Dayton Regional Stem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dayton Regional Stem School a Title I school?

No, Dayton Regional Stem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Regional Stem School?

16.1% of students at Dayton Regional Stem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
772
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 45420)
23,956
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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