Enrollment
310
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, OR
Dayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410399001265
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dayton, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayton High School
Dayton High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Dayton, Oregon, enrolling 310 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.0% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dayton Sd 8 spends $6,104 per pupil, 66% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dayton Sd 8 also operates Dayton Grade School (320 students) and Dayton Jr High School (204 students) alongside Dayton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dayton High School compares
Dayton High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 72% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$6,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Dayton High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Sd 8, which includes Dayton High School.
$6,104
Per student
-66%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 8.4%
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.
How Dayton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Grade School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dayton Jr High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton High School
How many students attend Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has 310 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton High School?
91.0% of students at Dayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton High School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dayton High School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dayton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Dayton High School a good school?
Dayton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dayton Sd 8?
Besides Dayton High School, Dayton Sd 8 also operates Dayton Grade School (320 students) and Dayton Jr High School (204 students). See the Dayton Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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