At a glance
Reported students
837
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
414
Stivers School For The Arts: 837 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
17.4:1 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
- 732
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Stivers School For The Arts
Stivers School For The Arts is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Dayton. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Dayton City. NCES reports 837 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to 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 (52.8%) and White (29.2%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stivers School For The Arts
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 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
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White29.2%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black52.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
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
12 distinct courses 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.
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
High · Grades 09–12
785 reported students
Thurgood Marshall High School
High · Grades 09–12
548 reported students
Dunbar Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
542 reported students
Belmont High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,153 reported students
Meadowdale High School
High · Grades 09–12
479 reported students
Mound Street Academy
High · Grades 08–12
156 reported students
Public schools near Stivers School For The Arts
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 Career Tech High School dba Riverscape Career Tech High · Charter · Dayton Career Tech High School dba Riverscape Career Tech | 09–12 | 145 | 0.6 mi |
| Dayton Business Technology High School High · Charter · Dayton Business Technology High School | 09–12 | 62 | 1.3 mi |
| Dayton Early College Academy Inc High · Charter · Dayton Early College Academy Inc | 09–12 | 327 | 1.5 mi |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center High · Dayton City | 09–12 | 785 | 1.6 mi |
| Belmont High School High · Dayton City | 08–12 | 1,153 | 1.8 mi |
| Mound Street Academy High · Dayton City | 08–12 | 156 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stivers School For The Arts
What grades does Stivers School For The Arts serve?
Stivers School For The Arts reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dayton City.
How many students attend Stivers School For The Arts?
Stivers School For The Arts reported 837 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 732 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stivers School For The Arts?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 837 students and 48 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 Stivers School For The Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stivers School For The Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Stivers School For The Arts in?
Stivers School For The Arts 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 Stivers School For The Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dayton Career Tech High School dba Riverscape Career Tech (0.6 mi), Dayton Business Technology High School (1.3 mi), Dayton Early College Academy Inc (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.