Dayton Regional STEM School

www.daytonstemschool.org

761 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Dayton Regional STEM School (DRSS), located in Kettering, Ohio, is a public, tuition-free school that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the institution is designed to provide a rigorous, project-based curriculum that prepares students for college and future careers in high-demand fields. By emphasizing hands-on learning and critical thinking, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.

A hallmark of the DRSS experience is its strong connection to the local professional community, including partnerships with nearby industries, research organizations, and higher education institutions. This collaborative environment allows students to engage in internships, mentorships, and collaborative projects that give them early exposure to professional STEM environments. By fostering a culture of innovation and inquiry, the Dayton Regional STEM School seeks to cultivate the next generation of creative problem-solvers and leaders within the Miami Valley region and beyond.

761

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton Regional STEM School
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	55
Black	70
Asian	57
Two or More	92
American Indian	1

White
486 (63.9 %)
Two or More
92 (12.1 %)
Black
70 (9.2 %)
Asian
57 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
55 (7.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Dayton Regional STEM School
Phone:	(937)256-3777
Website:	http://www.daytonstemschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 128

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 125

Grade 9 116

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 92