At a glance
Reported students
479
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
414
Meadowdale High School: 479 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 517
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Meadowdale High School
Meadowdale High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dayton. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Dayton City. NCES reports 479 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Ohio median of 15.9:1 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 Black (82.7%) and White (7.1%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meadowdale High School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.1%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black82.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Dayton City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dunbar Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
542 reported students
Thurgood Marshall High School
High · Grades 09–12
548 reported students
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
High · Grades 09–12
785 reported students
Mound Street Academy
High · Grades 08–12
156 reported students
Stivers School For The Arts
High · Grades 07–12
837 reported students
Belmont High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,153 reported students
Public schools near Meadowdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engage High School High · Charter · Engage High School | 09–12 | 30 | 0.9 mi |
| Five Rivers Career Prep High School High · Charter · Five Rivers Career Prep High School | 09–12 | 95 | 1 mi |
| Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School High · Charter · Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School | 06–12 | 300 | 1.4 mi |
| Northridge High School High · Northridge Local | 09–12 | 493 | 3 mi |
| Trotwood-Madison High School High · Trotwood-Madison City | 09–12 | 840 | 3.1 mi |
| Gem City Career Prep High School High · Charter · Gem City Career Prep High School | 09–12 | 144 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadowdale High School
What grades does Meadowdale High School serve?
Meadowdale High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dayton City.
How many students attend Meadowdale High School?
Meadowdale High School reported 479 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 517 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 479 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meadowdale High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meadowdale High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dayton City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Meadowdale High School in?
Meadowdale High School is part of Dayton City, based in Dayton, OH, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meadowdale High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Engage High School (0.9 mi), Five Rivers Career Prep High School (1 mi), Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.