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Dayton High School

Q: Is Dayton High School a good school?

Dayton High School ranks 127 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

127^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 71% of Washington high schools

Summary

Dayton High School is a small, rural public high school serving 88 students in grades 9–12 within the Dayton School District, and it has shown significant improvement, now ranking in the top 30% of all Washington high schools.

Academically, the school is a standout in the area, with students consistently outperforming both the state average and nearby schools in key subjects like English and Science. For example, proficiency rates are notably higher than those at Prescott High School and Waitsburg High School. This success is supported by a high level of resources, including more spending per student and a very low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for more personalized attention compared to some neighboring schools.

While the school's academic performance is strong, it has experienced noticeable ups and downs in its graduation and dropout rates from year to year. The school's investment in small classes and resources appears to be a strength, and it performs well compared to other local options, though the district's own Dayton School District Alternative Program operates with significantly different funding. Parents can expect a well-resourced, academically focused environment where students generally perform well on state tests, though the school continues to work on creating more consistent outcomes for every graduating class.

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,394

Per pupil spending ?

42%

Free/discounted lunch ?

614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328-1599

(509) 382-4775

District: Dayton School District

Feeder schools for Dayton High School:

Elementary:	Dayton Elementary School
Middle:	Dayton Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 68th percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (63% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Above the Washington median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Washington average (75% vs 83%)

!Dropout rate above the Washington average (26% vs 10%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg40%

Washington avg48%

127^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

161^st of 247Dayton School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	66.0	127 of 438	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	52.1	204 of 437	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.2	202 of 442	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.8	78 of 434	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	46.3	226 of 455	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.9	212 of 417	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.1	160 of 315	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.7	138 of 301	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.5	165 of 306	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.7	109 of 341	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.3	193 of 454	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.0	188 of 450	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.8	132 of 440	70.0%	★★★★☆
2010	74.7	90 of 423	78.7%	★★★★☆
2009	76.2	78 of 402	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	76.0	78 of 396	80.3%	★★★★☆
2007	76.9	77 of 399	80.7%	★★★★☆
2006	77.8	73 of 395	81.5%	★★★★☆
2005	76.5	82 of 394	79.2%	★★★★☆
2004	65.8	131 of 390	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	61.5	118 of 350	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	175 of 357	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.0	172 of 368	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.4	264 of 390	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.9	157 of 358	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.2	187 of 243	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	66.8	94 of 370	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	43.9	213 of 392	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.3	199 of 344	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.1	168 of 227	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	51.7	170 of 358	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.8	71 of 363	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	42.6	210 of 395	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.1	234 of 355	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.9	89 of 254	65.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	135 of 373	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.9	289 of 379	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	66.5	123 of 390	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.6	267 of 413	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.7	222 of 382	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)75th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)66th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)64th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2023)53rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+23 vs state

Science60%+11 vs state

Math52%+9 vs state

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Schools Near Dayton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dayton High School	Public	9-12	614 S Third Street	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 382-4775	88	10	8.9	42.0%	72 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	66	127^th of 438 public high schools	71.0%		52.1	204^th of 437 public high schools	53.3%	77	46.2	60.0	77.8	76.5	42.3	51.5	$32,394	$1,268	$31,126
Dayton School District Alternative Program	Public	9-12	614 S 3rd St	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 382-4775	13	0		53.8%	8 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$14,594	$826	$13,769
Waitsburg High School	Public	9-12	420 Coppei Ave	Waitsburg	99361	Walla Walla County	Waitsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 337-6351	87	6	13.4	48.3%	70 (80.5%)	1 (1.1%)	11 (12.6%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	7.7	421^st of 438 public high schools	3.9%		41.9	255^th of 437 public high schools	41.6%	166	30.4	30.4	20.0	20.0			$21,080	$1,082	$19,998
Prescott High School	Public	9-12	207 South A St	Prescott	99348	Walla Walla County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 849-2215	48	6	7.6	72.9%	10 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.9	269^th of 438 public high schools	38.6%		17.3	375^th of 437 public high schools	14.2%	106			52.9	52.9	29.4	29.4	$31,899	$722	$31,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton High School

What district is Dayton High School in?

Dayton School District

Is Dayton High School a good school?

Dayton High School ranks 127^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dayton High School?

Students at Dayton High School are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dayton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 88 students attended Dayton High School.

What schools feed into Dayton High School?

Dayton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dayton Elementary School
Middle : Dayton Middle School

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