Dayton High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
748 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
748
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    481 (64.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    205 (27.4 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.4 %)
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: No
District: LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)246-6240
Website: http://www.dhs.lyoncsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.4
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 9 181
Grade 10 233
Grade 11 160
Grade 12 165
Ungraded 9
Gender Ratio
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95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440 (6.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th