Meadowdale High School is part of Dayton City Schools. Located in Harrison Township, near Dayton, Ohio, United States, it serves approximately 1000 students. The school mascot is the lion.
Serving 479 students in grades 9-12, Meadowdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Meadowdale High School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Meadowdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowdale High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3095 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
83%
17%
White
7%
65%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowdale High School's ranking?
Meadowdale High School is ranked #3095 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Meadowdale High School often compared to?
Meadowdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meadowdale High School?
The graduation rate of Meadowdale High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Meadowdale High School?
479 students attend Meadowdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Meadowdale High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowdale High School?
Meadowdale High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meadowdale High School offer ?
Meadowdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowdale High School part of?
Meadowdale High School is part of Dayton City School District.
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