De Soto Senior High School

De Soto Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
815 Amvets Dr,  De Soto, MO
DeSoto School District
3.3
3.5
858 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Daniels
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
16.7%
State Average
13.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.5%
Female
44.5%
White
92.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Jefferson College 88 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 84 Students
Missouri State University 73 Students
University of Missouri 72 Students
Saint Louis University 53 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 48 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 41 Students
Truman State University 36 Students
Webster University 36 Students
Mineral Area College 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Business 16 Students
Education 16 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Biology 12 Students
Music Teacher Education 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 68 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
4/2/2024
I'm a sophomore at this school. I wish they had more sports, like, the drill team, tennis, Lacrosse, and a gymnastics team.
3.0 Junior
3/15/2023
The staff and students are very nice! Welcoming! There is varsity and jv sports you can try out for!
3.0 Alum
9/17/2020
De Soto High School will always hold a place in my heart although I have realized many things that should have been fixed. The staff is amazing, but the messages that travel through the community make it a toxic place to grow up.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 student
4/13/2020
I would never let my children attend this school.
5.0 parent
1/9/2013
After living in different parts of the country, I have to say this high school is really top-notch. The test scores are consistently among the best in the state, the teachers are experienced and the academic offerings are outstanding. For the extras, sports, music, drama are all award-winning. Facil...

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De Soto Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in De Soto, MO, in the De Soto neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 858 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. De Soto Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $231,140. Discover additional schools in the area, like De Soto Junior High School, St Rose Of Lima School, Vineland Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what De Soto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near De Soto Senior High School.

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