Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Dalton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dalton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Dalton High School's student population of 294 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dalton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1046 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton High School's ranking?
Dalton High School is ranked #1046 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dalton High School often compared to?
Dalton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chippewa Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dalton High School?
The graduation rate of Dalton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dalton High School?
294 students attend Dalton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dalton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton High School?
Dalton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dalton High School offer ?
Dalton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dalton High School part of?
Dalton High School is part of Dalton Local School District.
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