Mound Street Academy

Mound Street Academy serves 150 students in grades 9-12 in Dayton, Ohio, offering a more intimate high school experience with its favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. With just 12 full-time equivalent teachers, the school creates an environment where students can receive more individualized attention than typically found in larger high schools. The school has earned recognition for its performance, ranking #515 out of 3,468 Ohio schools and placing in the 85th percentile statewide.

This solid ranking, reflected in its 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating, demonstrates the school's commitment to student achievement within the Dayton Public Schools system. Located at 354 Mound Street in the 45402 ZIP code area, Mound Street Academy serves a diverse community where nearly a third of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects the character of many urban communities, with median household incomes around $44,225 and home values averaging $109,900.

The school's small size allows for a close-knit learning environment where students and teachers can build meaningful relationships. As a regular public school in Montgomery County, Mound Street Academy operates within Dayton's mid-size city setting, providing students with both urban opportunities and a more personalized educational experience than larger district high schools typically offer.

With an enrollment of 150 students, Mound Street Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.