Gem City Career Prep High School

Summary:

Gem City Career Prep High School is a public charter high school located in Dayton, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a small student population of 118 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly African American, with 81.36% of students identifying as such.

Despite being in operation for over a decade, Gem City Career Prep High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Dayton City, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 35% across various subject areas on state assessments. The school also faces an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 99.6% in the 2020-2021 school year, and a low four-year graduation rate ranging from 18.3% to 37.9% over the past five years. These challenges are likely exacerbated by the fact that Gem City Career Prep High School serves a population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.

Interestingly, the two nearby schools, Dayton Digital Academy and Northmont Online Academy, which also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, appear to have slightly better academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Gem City Career Prep High School. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has declined over the past few years, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 24.53% in 2020-2021 to 9.32% in the current school year.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1721 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405-4143

(937) 274-2841

District: Gem City Career Prep High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
814^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,920

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.8%

White:

5.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gem City Career Prep High School ranks worse than 94.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gem City Career Prep High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.8%), White (5.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gem City Career Prep High School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Gem City Career Prep High School employs 7.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gem City Career Prep High School is $13,920.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gem City Career Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gem City Career Prep High School 814^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Gem City Career Prep High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Gem City Career Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gem City Career Prep High School 785^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gem City Career Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at Gem City Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	1.75	734^th	756	2.9%
2008	1.00	748^th	767	2.5%
2010	0.41	805^th	819	1.7%
2011	1.43	794^th	818	2.9%
2012	0.68	814^th	832	2.2%
2018	1.12	787^th	800	1.6%
2019	4.92	767^th	836	8.3%
2022	3.69	798^th	836	4.5%
2023	2.41	858^th	867	1.0%
2024	4.51	814^th	864	5.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gem City Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	0.99	752^nd	758	0.8%
2019	8.43	712^th	779	8.6%
2022	4.44	734^th	773	5.0%
2023	2.12	793^rd	805	1.5%
2024	5.50	768^th	822	6.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Gem City Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.74	773^rd	794	2.6%
2023	0.26	812^th	813	0.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Gem City Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	42.20	534^th	792	32.6%
2022	1.27	801^st	808	0.9%
2023	1.14	811^th	819	1.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Gem City Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	9.14	284^th	303	6.3%
2022	8.74	289^th	306	5.6%
2023	6.66	315^th	323	2.5%
2024	13.13	280^th	318	11.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gem City Career Prep High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	42	228	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	5	281
2007	34	164	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	207
2008	53	171	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	234
2009	46	212	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	11	271
2010	43	231	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	15	292
2011	47	176	0	0	0	0	8	0	231
2012	48	214	0	0	0	0	17	0	279
2013	40	255	0	7	0	0	21	0	323
2014	46	211	0	2	0	0	22	0	281
2015	54	168	0	1	0	0	18	0	241
2016	48	130	0	5	0	0	12	0	195
2017	26	106	0	3	1	0	11	0	147
2018	19	79	0	8	1	0	20	0	127
2019	24	90	0	8	0	1	20	0	143
2020	27	71	1	7	1	1	14	0	122
2021	26	60	0	8	0	0	12	0	106
2022	12	83	0	3	0	0	11	0	109
2023	11	96	0	3	0	0	8	0	118
2024	7	108	0	4	0	0	4	0	123

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gem City Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	281	15.9	17.7	0
2007	207	11.0	18.8	0
2008	234	9.0	26.0	n/a
2009	271	7.5	36.1	103.1
2010	292	7.5	38.9	104.3
2011	231	7.5	30.8	98.7
2012	279	8.0	34.8	81.4
2013	323	8.5	38.0	78
2014	281	11.1	25.1	98.9
2015	241	n/a	n/a	98.8
2016	195	8.0	24.3	73.8
2017	147	6.5	22.6	n/a
2018	127	3.5	36.2	n/a
2019	143	4.0	35.7	n/a
2020	122	4.0	30.5	n/a
2021	106	4.0	26.5	n/a
2022	109	3.0	36.3	n/a
2023	118	2.5	47.2	n/a
2024	123	7.5	16.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gem City Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	281	15.9	17.7	0
2007	207	11.0	18.8	0
2008	234	9.0	26.0	n/a
2009	271	7.5	36.1	103.1
2010	292	7.5	38.9	104.3
2011	231	7.5	30.8	98.7
2012	279	8.0	34.8	81.4
2013	323	8.5	38.0	78
2014	281	11.1	25.1	98.9
2015	241	n/a	n/a	98.8
2016	195	8.0	24.3	73.8
2017	147	6.5	22.6	n/a
2018	127	3.5	36.2	n/a
2019	143	4.0	35.7	n/a
2020	122	4.0	30.5	n/a
2021	106	4.0	26.5	n/a
2022	109	3.0	36.3	n/a
2023	118	2.5	47.2	n/a
2024	123	7.5	16.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gem City Career Prep High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$11,151
2023	$10,870
2024	$13,920

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gem City Career Prep High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 767^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 858^th of 867 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Gem City Career Prep High School)	25.8	8.8	17%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Gem City Career Prep High School)	41.7	11.1	30.6%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Gem City Career Prep High School)	27.8	9.4	18.4%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Gem City Career Prep High School)	16.7	0	16.7%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Gem City Career Prep High School)	0	0
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Gem City Career Prep High School)	20	6.7	13.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	118	17.5%
African American	90	96	6.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	24	11	54.2%
Two or More Races	20	8	60%

Schools Near Gem City Career Prep High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Gem City Career Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1721 N Main St	Dayton	45405	Montgomery County	Gem City Career Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 274-2841	123	8	16.4		7 (5.7%)	108 (87.8%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	4.5	814^th of 864 public high schools	5.8%		2.4	858^th of 867 public high schools	1.0%	44		0.0	25.0						8.3	10.0	10.0	$13,920
Dayton Business Technology High School	Public, Charter	9-12	348 W 1st St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton Business Technology High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 225-3989	79	7	11.2		10 (12.7%)	56 (70.9%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.4%)	4	822^nd of 864 public high schools	4.9%		3.8	835^th of 867 public high schools	3.7%	13		30.8	20.0							0.0	0.0	$18,428
Dayton Career Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	401 E 3rd St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton Career Technical High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 991-2130	120	10	12.0		21 (17.5%)	85 (70.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.8%)	3.4	840^th of 864 public high schools	2.8%		2.8	851^st of 867 public high schools	1.8%	11		4.2	33.3					14.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	$14,361
Liberty High School	Public, Charter	10-12	140 N Keowee St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Liberty High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 701-7945	350	11	31.5		105 (30.0%)	196 (56.0%)	19 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.3%)	3	846^th of 864 public high schools	2.1%		3.1	845^th of 867 public high schools	2.5%	1		19.2	18.6					5.7	18.2	0.0	2.5	$7,758
Dayton Digital Academy	Public	9-12	354 Mound St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 542-7090	13	1	13.0		4 (30.8%)	6 (46.2%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Mound Street Academy	Public	9-12	354 Mound St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-3000	150	12	12.5		14 (9.3%)	103 (68.7%)	25 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)								(n/a)		25.0										$18,363
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	741 Washington St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-7180	773	48	16.1		87 (11.3%)	577 (74.6%)	82 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	10	733^rd of 864 public high schools	15.2%		11.4	733^rd of 867 public high schools	15.5%			48.6	35.4					31.2	24.7	3.2	11.6	$16,698
Northmont Online Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	200 S Keowee St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Northmont City	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(937) 225-4598	5	0			1 (20.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Stivers School For The Arts	Public	7-12	1313 E 5th St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-7380	835	51	16.3		269 (32.2%)	438 (52.5%)	74 (8.9%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.5%)	68.9	213^th of 864 public high schools	75.3%		61.2	317^th of 867 public high schools	63.4%	104	40.5	93.0	79.6	43.2	26.6	60.9	47.1	80.7	71.4	39.4	72.6	$15,598
The Dayton School	Public, Charter	9-12	3237 West Siebethnaler Ave	Dayton	45406	Montgomery County	The Dayton School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(330) 620-5861	62	5	13.7		4 (6.5%)	53 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.1%)	1.9	863^rd of 864 public high schools	0.1%					(n/a)								9.1			0.0	$11,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Gem City Career Prep High School

Is Gem City Career Prep High School a good school?

Gem City Career Prep High School ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Ohio high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gem City Career Prep High School?

Students at Gem City Career Prep High School are 88% African American, 6% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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How many students attend Gem City Career Prep High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 123 students attended Gem City Career Prep High School.

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