Enrollment
62
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390064205309 Charter school
Dayton Business Technology High School — Dayton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Business Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 60
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dayton Business Technology High School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton Business Technology High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dayton Business Technology High School reports 62 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dayton Business Technology High School spends $18,730 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.6% from local sources (property taxes), 66.5% from the state, and 30.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dayton Business Technology High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 46% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
— 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,730
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 62 Top 4% in Ohio — larger than 96% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 9.9:1 -46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390064205309
Student demographics
African American 83.9%
White 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Business Technology High School, which includes Dayton Business Technology High School.
$18,730
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 66.5%
Federal 30.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton Business Technology High School
How many students attend Dayton Business Technology High School?
Dayton Business Technology High School has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Business Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Business Technology High School is 9.9:1, which is 46% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Business Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Business Technology High School is African American at 83.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Business Technology High School?
Dayton Business Technology High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.