DAYTON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY INC

Dayton Early College Academy Inc is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Dayton Early College Academy Inc school district, located in Dayton, OH with about 316 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Dayton Early College Academy Inc has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Early College Academy (DECA) is a distinctive public charter school located on the campus of the University of Dayton in Ohio. Designed as an early college high school, its primary mission is to provide students—many of whom are first-generation college-goers—with a rigorous academic environment that blends traditional high school curriculum with direct access to college coursework. By fostering a strong partnership with the University of Dayton, the school aims to remove systemic barriers to higher education, empowering students to earn significant college credit before graduating from high school.

The school is noted for its student-centered culture, which emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, and social responsibility. DECA employs a personalized instructional model that prioritizes small class sizes and supportive relationships between students and faculty. By integrating college-readiness standards directly into the daily experience, Dayton Early College Academy prepares its students not only for academic success but also for the transition into post-secondary life, consistently maintaining a focus on graduation and future career development.

For more information, contact Dayton Early College Academy Inc at (937) 229-5780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.