Dexter High School

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Dexter High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
311 N Main St,  Dexter, KS
Dexter Unified School District
5.0
157 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.75

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
19.5%
State Average
28.7%
Science
11.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
264:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
89.8%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
1.3%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wichita State University 15 Students
Kansas State University 13 Students
Emporia State University 13 Students
Cowley College 13 Students
Oklahoma State University 10 Students
Fort Hays State University 8 Students
The University of Kansas 7 Students
Butler Community College 7 Students
Newman University 6 Students
Hesston College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Agricultural Business 6 Students
Business 4 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Music Performance 4 Students
Agricultural Teacher Education 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Agriculture 3 Students
Arts 2 Students
Acting 2 Students
Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/12/2023
Dexter is a small but amazing school with a huge focus on the students and their academics. The teachers are amazing and put the students about everything else. It is a very safe and welcoming community with a great staff and school system.

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Dexter High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Dexter, KS and is served by the Dexter Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 157 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Dexter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75. The average ACT score is 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Vale High School, Dexter Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Dexter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dexter High School.

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