DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL

Dayton High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lyon school district, located in Dayton, NV with about 640 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Dayton High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dayton High School, located in Dayton, Nevada, serves as a central educational institution within the Lyon County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration. The school plays a vital role in the local community, fostering an environment aimed at student growth, character development, and academic achievement through its various classroom programs and extracurricular activities.

In addition to its academic offerings, Dayton High School is home to the "Dust Devils," maintaining an active presence in regional athletics, clubs, and student organizations. The school emphasizes a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage in school spirit and community involvement. By leveraging resources provided by the Lyon County School District, the institution strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools and technological proficiency to succeed in an ever-evolving modern workforce or higher education environment.

For more information, contact Dayton High School at (775) 246-6240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
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DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dayton, NV with about 640 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lyon
Total Students:
640
Teachers:
31.85
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 640 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.2%
Hispanic/Latino
25.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.