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#2816 of 3,441 schools in OH

Stebbins High School

High School · Mad River Local · Dayton, OH

A Mad River Local high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1900 Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH 45424

  • Math 9% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2021)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$14,359
Chronic Absenteeism44.2%

Students at Stebbins High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency9%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 33% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* 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

42.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stebbins High 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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

$78,566

Median home value

$169,000

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

26.8%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Dayton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–123.2 mi358Compare →
Liberty High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.810–123.3 mi350Compare →
Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8privatePK–123.3 mi143Compare →
3eaEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–93.5 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Mad River Local

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$14,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stebbins High School is listed in Mad River Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stebbins High School

Stebbins High School is a public high school in Dayton, OH, part of Mad River Local, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,816 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stebbins High School

What grades does Stebbins High School serve?

Stebbins High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stebbins High School?

Stebbins High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stebbins High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stebbins High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stebbins High School rank in OH?

Stebbins High School ranks #2,816 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Stebbins High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stebbins High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Stebbins High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stebbins High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Stebbins High School a charter school?

No, Stebbins High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stebbins High School a Title I school?

No, Stebbins High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stebbins High School?

42.8% of students at Stebbins High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.2%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 45424)
49,871
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
40.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 45424; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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