Dayton High School
Dayton, WA · Dayton School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
51st of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
614 S Third Street, Dayton, WA 99328
(509)382-4775NCES ID 530204000305Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dayton High School 51st of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 90 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 75.6% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 20.0% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $273K in zip 99328 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Dayton High School
- –Dayton School District Alternative ProgramDayton School District · 0 mi awayCompare
- #388Waitsburg High SchoolWaitsburg School District · 9.2 mi away388th of 437
ELA 20% ▼54 · Math 15% ▼34Compare - #398Virtual Preparatory Academy of WashingtonStarbuck School District · 15.5 mi away398th of 437
ELA 22% ▼52 · Math 8% ▼41Compare - #221Prescott High SchoolPrescott School District · 16.5 mi away221st of 437
ELA 50% ▼24 · Math 28% ▼21Compare - #168Pomeroy Jr Sr High SchoolPomeroy School District · 21 mi away168th of 437
ELA 46% ▼28 · Math 43% ▼6Compare - –Walla Walla Open DoorsWalla Walla Public Schools · 23 mi awayCompare
- #422Lincoln High SchoolWalla Walla Public Schools · 24.8 mi away422nd of 437
ELA 16% ▼58 · Math 4% ▼45Compare - –Walla Walla County Juvenile DetentionWalla Walla Public Schools · 24.8 mi awayCompare
What school district is Dayton High School in?
Dayton High School is part of the Dayton School District district in Dayton, Washington.
Is Dayton High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dayton High School 51st of 437 Washington high schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dayton High School?
White 76%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 1% (90 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dayton High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99328 is $273K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.