Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy vs Helke Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy
Dayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
95 students
Helke Early Learning Center
Vandalia · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
310 students
| Measure | Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy Dayton, Ohio | Helke Early Learning Center Vandalia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #760 of 802 | #603 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #16423 of 16,910 | #8712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 95 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 72% |
| city | Dayton | Vandalia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helke Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 12.2).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on math proficiency (72% vs 5%).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 24.5%).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 96.8%).
- •Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.7).
- •Helke Early Learning Center is the larger school with 310 students compared with 95.
- •Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy is a charter school while Helke Early Learning Center is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy better than Helke Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Helke Early Learning Center ranks higher (73.8 vs 12.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy and Helke Early Learning Center?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Vandalia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy: 95. Helke Early Learning Center: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy and Helke Early Learning Center rank in Ohio?
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy is 760th of 802 and Helke Early Learning Center is 603rd of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).