Jonathan Dayton High School

Jonathan Dayton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
139 Mountain Ave,  Springfield, NJ
Springfield Public School District
3.7
3.3
653 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Norman Francis
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
62.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
200:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
48.3%
Hispanic
26.1%
Black
15%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 200 Students
Seton Hall University 129 Students
Montclair State University 127 Students
Kean University 104 Students
The College of New Jersey 94 Students
Penn State 79 Students
University of Delaware 79 Students
New York University 77 Students
Rowan University 65 Students
Monmouth University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 119 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Biology 50 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Finance 38 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Accounting 30 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Engineering 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 120 Reviews
5.0 Alum
12/29/2024
I had an amazing four years and I would have no traded it for the world. I have met the most amazing teachers and they have taught me the fundamentals have what everyone must know by the time they graduate. I was surrounded by an amazing group of friends that I wouldn't have met if it weren't for this school. I hope everyone incoming freshman has the best four years of their life just like I did.
5.0 Junior
10/17/2024
I have had a great experience at Jonathan Dayton High School. I have nothing really negative to say. I have enjoyed my 3 years in every way.
4.0 Senior
1/3/2021
Jonathan Dayton is generally very accepting of others and is a friendly environment for students. Although, with being such a small school, opportunities are somewhat limited.
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3.3 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/11/2025
First of all, if you are a student, you should feel safe and happy to go to school. This school doesn’t provide any of that. It gives students stress and allows bullying. The students are bullies okay, they are still kids, understandable. But what about the teachers or other staff members? No, no, n...
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2.0 student
4/30/2024
There is clearly more bad staff than good, but the few good ones are what made up the 2 stars instead of 1. The school conditioning/heating system is pretty bad, unequal temperatures in classrooms sometimes severe. I will call them out on this: faculty fails to do things about complaints such as tec...
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1.0 other
9/19/2022
I was previously a student here at this establishment. May I say that Springfield Public Schools have failed me all the way since the 7th Grade. If it wasn't for a specific guidance counselor, I would not be writing this message. I was severely depressed and even with doctor's recommendations this s...
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5.0 parent
3/20/2021
I have found that Dayton has provided a great selection of classes with challenging work. My child is excelling in school and I feel will be very well prepared for university like my friends children that have left this school district to go on to top notch schools like Penn and Harvard.
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Jonathan Dayton High School

Jonathan Dayton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, NJ, in the Springfield neighborhood, and is served by the Springfield Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 653 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Jonathan Dayton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $801,397. Discover additional schools in the area, like Millburn High School, Union High School, Work Readiness Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jonathan Dayton High School.

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