Productivitiy Based on Input Orientation of Senior High School in Dumai-Riau-Indonesia

Education is one of the most important and effective ways in developing character and personality of the nation. The type and selected school gives the impression of a significant influence on education. It was often found in the admission of new student that every parent wants their children to get the best school. Assessment of the best school is mostly done by the perceptions that build in society based on one effective marketing strategy which is called word of mouth. Based on that situation, a scientific study is needed to see productivity of Senior High School (SMA) in Dumai City as a guide and information for parents and the community in determining the appropriate school for their children. Data in this study is taken from the Department of Education in Dumai for academic year of 2012/2013. The type of analyzed productivity was input based orientation. The inputs are the number of teachers, number of students, and the number of classrooms.