Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy's student population of 481 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2750 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
95%
17%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy's ranking?
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy is ranked #2750 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy?
481 students attend Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy?
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy offer ?
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy part of?
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy is part of Alliance Community Schools Inc. DBA Dayton Leadership Acade School District.
In what neighborhood is Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy located?
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy is located in the Southern Dayton View neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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