Wayne High School

5400 Chambersburg Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,759 students in grades 9-12, Wayne High School 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 18% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wayne High School's student population of 1,759 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,759 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wayne High School 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 Wayne High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2390 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wayne High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wayne High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wayne High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wayne High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wayne High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Wayne High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wayne High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne High School's ranking?
Wayne High School is ranked #2390 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wayne High School often compared to?
Wayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trotwood-madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne High School is 86%, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wayne High School?
1,759 students attend Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wayne High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayne High School offer ?
Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wayne High School part of?
Wayne High School is part of Huber Heights City School District.

School Reviews

5   12/8/2017
The absolute grade A guality school existing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kathryn Spiller Combs

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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