At a glance
Reported students
748
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 148 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Dayton High School: 748 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 21.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 718
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about Dayton High School
Dayton High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dayton. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Lyon. NCES reports 748 students for 2024–25.
Among 148 high schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 334.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, close to the Nevada median of 21.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.3%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dayton High School
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.4%
- Hispanic29.3%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lyon
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Yerington High School
High · Grades 09–12
413 reported students
Silver Stage High School
High · Grades 09–12
351 reported students
Fernley High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,327 reported students
Eagle Ridge High School
High · Grades 07–12
8 reported students
Silverland Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
677 reported students
Fernley Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
658 reported students
Public schools near Dayton High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Intermediate School Middle · Lyon | 07–08 | 356 | 0.2 mi |
| Dayton Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–06 | 451 | 0.4 mi |
| Sutro Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–06 | 426 | 2.5 mi |
| Riverview Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–06 | 452 | 5.5 mi |
| Virginia City High School High · Storey | 09–12 | 131 | 6 mi |
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School Elementary · Storey | PK–05 | 118 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dayton High School
What grades does Dayton High School serve?
Dayton High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lyon.
How many students attend Dayton High School?
Dayton High School reported 748 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 148 Nevada high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 718 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dayton High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 748 students and 33.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 21.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dayton High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dayton High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lyon attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dayton High School in?
Dayton High School is part of Lyon, based in Yerington, NV, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dayton High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dayton Intermediate School (0.2 mi), Dayton Elementary School (0.4 mi), Sutro Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.