Belmont High School

1,153 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Belmont High School, located on Wayne Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving the local community as part of the Dayton Public Schools district. The school has a long-standing history in the area and is known for its distinctive architectural presence in the neighborhood. It caters to a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness through various academic tracks and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Belmont High School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and school spirit. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that aim to foster a sense of belonging and personal growth among its students. As an integral part of the Dayton school system, Belmont remains focused on providing equitable educational experiences while working to meet the evolving needs of its students within the urban landscape of Dayton.

1,153

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmont High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	188
Black	528
Asian	11
Two or More	73
Pacific Islander	1

Black
528 (45.8%)
White
352 (30.5%)
Hispanic
188 (16.3%)
Two or More
73 (6.3%)
Asian
11 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dayton City
Phone:	(937)542-6460
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 124

Grade 9 320

Grade 10 259

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 154