The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Northmont Online Academy
Northmont Online Academy is a small public virtual school serving grades 6 through 12 within the Northmont City district in Dayton. The school's enrollment is extremely limited, with only a handful of students across the grade band. Demographically, the enrolled student body is predominantly Black, with smaller representation among white and multiracial students.
Academic performance data presents a mixed picture tied to the school's tiny enrollment. On Ohio's State Tests, the proficiency data shows one student tested in grade 7 English language arts who met the state standard, while all other tested grades and subjects show zero students meeting proficiency. This included one student each in grades 5, 7, and 8 across math and science, and a grade 5 student in English language arts, none of whom achieved proficiency in those subjects. The proficiency rates reflect these minimal absolute numbers rather than broad program results. Given the school's size, these metrics should be read with the understanding that one or two students constitute the entire tested cohort in any given grade and subject. A parent investigating this school may want to ask directly about the student support structures and whether the online format works well for the small population it currently serves.
The Northmont City district context matters here. The district passed a newly approved operating levy in May 2025 after two failed attempts in 2023, securing stable funding that had been threatened. Before the levy's passage, the district closed an elementary school, cut more than 40 staff positions, and relocated its central office. Those operational pressures have stabilized with the levy, though families considering Northmont schools should be aware of this recent history of budget difficulty.
Dayton itself is a mid-sized city with a revitalizing downtown core anchored by cultural institutions, the riverfront, and a growing restaurant and arts scene. Walkability varies sharply: downtown and adjacent historic neighborhoods like the Oregon District and South Park are quite walkable, while most of the city is car-dependent. The regional economy centers on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, healthcare systems like Premier Health and Kettering Health, and the University of Dayton. Housing in the Dayton area is moderately affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with median home values notably below the state average.
Without state graduation data or more detailed program information specific to Northmont Online Academy's curriculum and support services, the available picture is limited. The school operates as a regular public school online option within the district, appropriate for students seeking remote instruction, though the current enrollment suggests it serves a very small student population.
See more original research from School Decision →