Dayton High School (Texas)
| Dayton High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
3200 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX Dayton , Liberty , Texas 77535 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | High School |
| Motto | "Home of the Broncos" |
| Established | 1895 |
| School district | Dayton Independent School District |
| Principal | Geoff McCracken |
| Faculty | 103.84 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,581 (2021-22) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.23 |
| Color(s) | Purple & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL 5A |
| Mascot | Bronco |
| Rival | Barbers Hill High School |
| Website | Dayton High School |
Dayton High School is a public secondary school located in Dayton in Liberty County in southeastern Texas, United States founded in 1895. In 2022 the school served 1,581 students in grades 9-12.
Dayton High School is the only high school in the Dayton Independent School District, serving the cities of Dayton, Dayton Lakes and Kenefick, and the unincorporated communities of Eastgate, Stilson, as well as a significant portion of Old River-Winfree.
The school has over 100 classroom teachers, 20 office and support staff, 4 principals, 4 counselors, and 2 curriculum coordinators. Its dual enrollment students are serviced by Lee College, a community college located 27 miles away, in Baytown, Texas.
The current head principal is Geoff McCracken. Chris Conner serves as the assistant principal for students in the 9th grade, with Shayann Johnson, Thomas Swagger, and Savannah Zinter being the assistant principals for students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades with surnames beginning with A-Gr, Gu-Pe, and Pi-Z respectively. Travis Young served as head principal for many years prior to McCracken's placement in his current position.