The Miami Valley School (MVS) is Dayton, Ohio's only independent college preparatory school for grades Pre-K through 12. A 9:1 student to teacher ratio and an experiential learning curriculum have created a unique learning environment. Approximately 190 students comprise grades nine through twelve. The Upper School is staffed by 28 faculty members, 23 of whom hold master's degrees and two of whom hold Ph. Ds. The school routinely sends dozens of students to Ivy League institutes. The student population represents 16 communities within a 35-mile radius.