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#571 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 47% in state

Dayton High School

High School · Dayton Sd 8 · Dayton, OR

A Dayton Sd 8 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

801 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114

  • Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$16,601
Chronic Absenteeism40.4%

Students at Dayton High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dayton 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. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average335/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$87,560

Median home value

$455,000

Median rent

$1,514/mo

College educated

33.7%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dayton Sd 8

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,601NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dayton High School is listed in Dayton SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dayton High School

Dayton High School is a public high school in Dayton, OR, part of Dayton Sd 8, serving approximately 314 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dayton High School

What grades does Dayton High School serve?

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

How many students attend Dayton High School?

Dayton High School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dayton High School rank in OR?

Dayton High School ranks #571 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Dayton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dayton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dayton High School a charter school?

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

Is Dayton High School a Title I school?

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

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

96.8% of students at Dayton 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
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Yamhill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 97114)
5,136
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
41.2
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97114; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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