- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, OH
Dunbar Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438400785
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Early College High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 18
- high schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 542
- students enrolled
Dunbar Early College High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Early College High School ranks #7 of 18 high schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Dunbar Early College High School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 390438400785 · Dayton, OH High · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont High School (1,153 students)
Dunbar Early College High School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dunbar Early College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont High S
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
- This school
Dunbar Early College High School
542 students
What this shows Dunbar Early College High School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Early College High School compares
Dunbar Early College High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Ohio - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Dunbar Early College High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Dunbar Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stivers School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Dayton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stebbins High School
Standard public school
1,092 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Standard public school
785 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Oakwood High School
Standard public school
656 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall High School
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge High School
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Meadowdale High School
Standard public school
479 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Early College High School
How many students attend Dunbar Early College High School?
Dunbar Early College High School has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Early College High School is 16.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Early College High School is African American at 84.3% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Early College High School?
Dunbar Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Dunbar Early College High School rank among high schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Early College High School ranks #7 of 18 high 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 high schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton City?
Besides Dunbar Early College High School, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.