District Overview
Headquartered at 136 S Ludlow St in the heart of Dayton, Ohio, the Dayton City School District operates as a traditional, open public school system serving a vibrant midsize city setting within the greater Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metropolitan region. Across its 28 operational schools, the district delivers a complete academic continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As a non-charter, primary public educational provider, the district plays an essential role in the local infrastructure, offering comprehensive programming designed to prepare urban learners from early childhood foundational stages through high school graduation.

Serving a diverse student body of nearly 12,800 enrolled pupils, the district reflects a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds, including prominent Black, White, Hispanic, and multiracial student communities. To effectively support this population, the district maintains a robust workforce of over 4,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 1,496 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 300 instructional aides, and over 2,700 dedicated support personnel. Together, this extensive human infrastructure fosters a collaborative environment focused on academic growth, specialized learning support, and holistic student development across the city.
28
Total Schools
12,785
Total Students
1,496.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton City
Demographic Student Count
White2,405
Hispanic1,731
Black7,850
Asian49
Two or More720
American Indian19
Pacific Islander11
  • Black
    7,850 (61.4%)
  • White
    2,405 (18.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1,731 (13.5%)
  • Two or More
    720 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    49 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    19 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dayton City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary15
Middle3
High8
Other3
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:28
Students:12,785*
Teachers (FTE):1,496.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.5
Schools in Dayton City
Found 29 Schools