Enrollment
1,092
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, OH
Stebbins High School
Federal NCES profile for Stebbins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390487003364
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stebbins High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #10 of 18
- high schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stebbins High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stebbins High School ranks #10 of 18 high schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stebbins High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stebbins High School
Stebbins High School is a large high school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 1,092 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,092 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 317 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,092 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dayton's high schools, it stands alongside David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students): Stebbins High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 14.5:1).
Mad River Local also operates Mad River Middle School (562 students) and Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) (515 students) alongside Stebbins 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 Stebbins High School compares
Stebbins High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,092
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
50.6%
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
$13,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 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 68.2%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Stebbins High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mad River Local, which includes Stebbins High School.
$13,956
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 60.1%
Federal 15.8%
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 Stebbins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Beverly Gardens Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brantwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Stebbins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Dayton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Dunbar Early College High School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,092 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stebbins High School
How many students attend Stebbins High School?
Stebbins High School has 1,092 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stebbins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stebbins 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Stebbins High School?
41.9% of students at Stebbins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stebbins High School?
The largest demographic group at Stebbins High School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stebbins High School?
Stebbins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Stebbins High School rank among high schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stebbins High School ranks #10 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.
Is Stebbins High School a good school?
Stebbins High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Mad River Local?
Besides Stebbins High School, Mad River Local also operates Mad River Middle School (562 students), Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) (515 students), and Beverly Gardens Elementary School (388 students). See the Mad River Local district page for the complete list.
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