For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 986 students in 45417, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in 45417, OH are Jefferson Jr./sr. High School and Thurgood Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 45417 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 45417, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 45417 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Jr./sr. High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 45417, OH ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4447 Hoover Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-6610
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Grades: PK-12
| 361 students
45417, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Grades: PK
| 280 students
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
4401 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Grades: K-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 45417, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in 45417, OH include Jefferson Jr./sr. High School and Thurgood Marshall High School.
How many public high schools are located in 45417?
3 public high schools are located in 45417.
What is the racial composition of students in 45417?
45417 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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