About the School
The Dayton Regional STEM School (DRSS) is a tuition-free, public independent school located in Kettering, Ohio. It serves students in grades 6-12 and focuses on preparing them for leadership roles through project-based learning and real-world STEM applications. Founded in 2009, DRSS has grown to accommodate approximately 770 students from over 35 districts across seven counties in the Dayton region. As one of seven independent public STEM schools in Ohio, DRSS operates on a lottery admission basis. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach that integrates STEM career pathways, career exploration, and professional competencies. With a strong focus on hands-on, collaborative experiences, students engage in inquiry-based learning activities. The school boasts a 95% average graduation rate and high proficiency scores in math and reading. Its mission is to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators, fostering qualities such as persistence, inquiry, communication, creativ