- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
Belmont High School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438400778
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #25 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,153
- students enrolled
Belmont High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont High School ranks #25 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Belmont High School held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 390438400778 · Dayton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,153 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Stivers School for the Arts (837 students)
Belmont High School held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Belmont High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belmont High School
1,153 students
- Stivers School
Stivers School for the Arts
837 students
- David H. Ponit
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
785 students
- Valerie Elemen
Valerie Elementary School
566 students
- Ruskin Element
Ruskin Elementary School
553 students
- River's Edge M
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
552 students
What this shows Belmont High School reports 1,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont High School compares
Belmont High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,153
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Belmont High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton City reports $20,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stivers School for the Arts | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| River's Edge Montessori Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Kiser Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont High School
How many students attend Belmont High School?
Belmont High School has 1,153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,100 (2022-23) → 1,124 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont High School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont High School is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont High School?
Belmont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont High School rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont High School ranks #25 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton City?
Besides Belmont High School, Dayton City also operates Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students), and Valerie Elementary School (566 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.