Very Good
#1334 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 39% in state
Stivers School for the Arts
High School · Dayton City · Dayton, OH
A Dayton City high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
1313 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stivers School for the Arts score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Stivers School for the Arts 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$45,386
Median home value
$105,900
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township Local School DistrictEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Northmont Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Liberty High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 10–12 | 0.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dayton City
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #2 of 26
- District spending per student
- $21,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stivers School for the Arts is listed in Dayton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stivers School for the Arts
Stivers School for the Arts is a public high school in Dayton, OH, part of Dayton City, serving approximately 835 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,334 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stivers School for the Arts
What grades does Stivers School for the Arts serve?
Stivers School for the Arts serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Stivers School for the Arts?
Stivers School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stivers School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Stivers School for the Arts is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stivers School for the Arts rank in OH?
Stivers School for the Arts ranks #1,334 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Stivers School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Stivers School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Stivers School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stivers School for the Arts has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stivers School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Stivers School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stivers School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Stivers School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 835
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (937) 542-7380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45402)
- 9,964
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 45402; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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