Dalton High School

294 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dalton High School, located at 177 Mill St N in Dalton, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dalton Local School District. As a smaller, community-centered school, it is known for fostering a supportive environment where faculty and students maintain close relationships. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic requirements with elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Dalton community, with its athletics and extracurricular programs serving as a significant focal point for local pride. By offering a range of sports, clubs, and service-oriented activities, the school encourages students to develop leadership skills, character, and school spirit. Overall, Dalton High School is characterized by its commitment to student success and its role in upholding the traditional values of the small-town Ohio community it serves.

294

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dalton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	11
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	3

White
270 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.7 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Dalton Local
Phone:	(330)828-2261
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 59

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 92