Stivers School for the Arts

Stivers School for the Arts

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1313 E 5th St,  Dayton, OH
Dayton Public School District
4.2
4.3
746 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rachael Murdock
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
93.1%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
41.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
394:1

Student Diversity

Female
72.2%
Male
27.8%
Black
52.2%
White
32.7%
Hispanic
8.1%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best HS for the Arts in Ohio
#9 Best Magnet HS in Ohio
#13 Niche Standout HS in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Cincinnati 228 Students
The Ohio State University 199 Students
Wright State University 167 Students
Ohio University 143 Students
University of Dayton 141 Students
Bowling Green State University 136 Students
Cleveland State University 120 Students
University of Kentucky 119 Students
Miami University 103 Students
Sinclair Community College 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 61 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Biology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Dance 29 Students
Music Performance 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 21 Students
Creative Writing 21 Students
Fine Arts 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 208 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/31/2025
Stivers is an amazing place for students that are dedicated to the arts, however just like any other school there are downsides such as facilities such as restrooms not being clean or open for student use and cafeteria food is inconsistent .
4.0 Senior
1/23/2024
I've attended Stivers School for the Arts for six years now and I will say that I have my pros and cons about the school. But one thing that I will say that the environment is very diverse and there's no issue fitting in from whatever background. I also feel that the school allows you to be as creative as you want to be and gives you many artistic opportunities.
4.0 Alum
7/13/2023
The best things about Stivers is the fellow students and the amazing teachers. This was the first school I went to where I was never bullied. I would like to see more accommodations for students with chronic illnesses there definitely was a lack of accommodations academic wise
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 12 Reviews
2.0 student
9/14/2025
I do not recommend this school to people who aren't hot cheeto girls or Masons. If you literally don't act the same as everyone else, you'll get bullied for the rest of the school years. And y'know what the vacuity does? Nothing. They refuse to take action because of favoritism or are just straight...
5.0 parent
4/5/2024
This school is very welcoming and helpful, whether you are visual arts, theatre, choir, creative writing or band, everyone has a good time here.
5.0 student
7/22/2020
10/10! I really like it at Stivers, the teachers try to help you in any way you can. Their teaching methods work and I've actually learned stuff! I'm glad that as a Creative Writer and Visual Artist at the school (going into 8th grade this year!), I get to excel at what I love. And it's really good...
5.0 parent
9/28/2018
I’ve had two kids graduate from Stivers and one is a freshman now. I couldn’t ask for a better public school for my kids to attend. The faculty truly cares about getting through to the kids and helping them be successful in acedemics and their art magnet. The whole school is a nurturing environment...

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Stivers School for the Arts is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Dayton, OH and is served by the Dayton Public School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 746 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Stivers School for the Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 93.1%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $304,315. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson Township Local School District, Vandalia-Butler Online Learning School, Belmont High School, and more. Learn more about what Dayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stivers School for the Arts.

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