D
Needs Improvement
49/100

David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 741 Washington St, Dayton, OH 45402
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 47% · Math 22% proficient · 22nd percentile in Ohio
Graduation
C
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
773
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%22/100reading 24th percentile, math 20th percentile among Ohio high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%37/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−37 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−7 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%—reading -21 pts21st percentile (list)
Black47%17%reading +9 pts, math -5 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income47%22%reading +0 pts, math -10 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 741 Washington St
City Dayton
ZIP Code 45402
District 3904384
NCES School ID 390438400823
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45402

Understanding the community around David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,225
Per Capita Income $33,728
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,900
Median Rent $896
Owner-Occupied 35.0%
Renter-Occupied 65.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 74.6%
White 11.3%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Asian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 773
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center has 773 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center serve?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center receive per student?
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center receives $22,782 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center in 45402 ▼
Avg Home Value
$75,304
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,420
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
65.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026