Dayton High School

www.dhs.daytonk12.org

310 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dayton High School, located at 801 Ferry Street in Dayton, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dayton School District. As a smaller community-focused high school, it emphasizes a supportive environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or pursue higher education. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities for personalized learning and development. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Dayton High School leverages its size to ensure that students receive individualized attention from staff and faculty. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s academic programs, athletic schedules, and district initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.dhs.daytonk12.org.

310

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

161.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	124
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
173 (55.8%)
Hispanic
124 (40.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dayton SD 8
Phone:	(503)864-2273
Website:	http://www.dhs.daytonk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
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 9 75

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 73

Grade 12 87