Dexter High School

Dexter High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1101 W Grant St,  Dexter, MO
Dexter R-XI School District
3.8
5.0
572 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Alana Dowdy
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
7.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
285:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Southeast Missouri State University 150 Students
Missouri State University 82 Students
Three Rivers Community College - Missouri 75 Students
University of Missouri 74 Students
Arkansas State University 62 Students
Murray State University 32 Students
Saint Louis University 30 Students
University of Arkansas 27 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 25 Students
College of the Ozarks 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 28 Students
Business 20 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Early Childhood Education 12 Students
Education 11 Students
Arts 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 32 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/30/2024
I love Dexter High! I've gone to Dexter schools all of my life and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. The academics is something we truly focus on while also being great at sports.
5.0 Alum
1/30/2021
Dexter High School is a wonderful school that you feel safe at. It's a great community. Everyone in the school is one big family. There are many clubs and extracurricular activities that the students can be a part of, and they make sure to make everyone feel loved and included. The faculty and staff truly want to make it a safe and comfortable learning environment.
5.0 Alum
5/29/2019
Dexter High School is one of the best schools I have ever been apart of. There are many classes to choose from, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the school building is large and able to accommodate many students. I graduated from here and there is nothing really I would change about it.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
8/8/2017
I really love this school I had one son graduate in 2017 and have a junior this and they both have done great since moving to the school 2yrs ago

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Dexter High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dexter, MO, in the Dexter neighborhood, and is served by the Dexter R-XI School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 572 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Dexter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $192,567. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crowley Ridge School, T.S. Hill Middle School, Central 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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