Four Dayton Area High Schools Earn Top Football Ranking in OSHAA Initial Ratings

Dayton, OH, September 23, 2026 —

Four high schools located within the Dayton area have secured the top position in the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s (OSHAA) initial football computer ratings for the current season. This marks a significant achievement for these programs as the season begins.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association utilizes a computer rating system to determine rankings for its member schools in various sports, including football. These ratings are calculated based on a variety of factors, though the specific criteria used in the initial ratings were not detailed in the provided information. The system aims to offer an objective measure of team performance early in the athletic season.

While the specific names of the four high schools that achieved the No. 1 ranking were not provided, their placement indicates strong early-season performance according to the OSHAA’s established metrics. The Dayton area has a history of competitive high school athletics, and this development highlights the continued success of football programs within the region.

The OSHAA’s computer ratings are a key component in the playoff qualification process for many sports. As the season progresses, these ratings will be updated, potentially leading to shifts in team standings. The initial top rankings suggest that these four schools are early contenders for post-season success. Further details regarding the exact rankings and how they may evolve throughout the season are expected from the OSHAA as more game data becomes available. The contractor responsible for the rating system, or any specific details about the algorithm’s update frequency, were not immediately available.

Story summarized from the original created by John Tisdell, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.

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