Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dayton Boys Preparatory 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
88%
17%
White
7%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy?
140 students attend Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy?
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy offer ?
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy part of?
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy is part of Dayton City School District.
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