Serving 787 students in grades 7-12, Stivers School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stivers School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stivers School For The Arts's student population of 787 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stivers School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stivers School For The Arts is 0.62, which is more 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
#1906 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
52%
17%
White
33%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stivers School For The Arts's ranking?
Stivers School For The Arts is ranked #1906 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Stivers School For The Arts often compared to?
Stivers School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stivers School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Stivers School For The Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stivers School For The Arts?
787 students attend Stivers School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Stivers School For The Arts students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stivers School For The Arts?
Stivers School For The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stivers School For The Arts offer ?
Stivers School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Stivers School For The Arts part of?
Stivers School For The Arts is part of Dayton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Stivers School For The Arts located?
Stivers School For The Arts is located in the Historic Inner East neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Historic Inner East.
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