Dexter High School

Dexter High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1101 W Grant St,  Dexter, MO
Dexter R-XI School District
3.9
5.0
572 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Alana Dowdy
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
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
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
90.8%
Hispanic
4.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 147 Students
Missouri State University 77 Students
University of Missouri 74 Students
Three Rivers Community College - Missouri 68 Students
Arkansas State University 65 Students
Murray State University 35 Students
University of Arkansas 30 Students
Saint Louis University 28 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 27 Students
College of the Ozarks 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Biology 25 Students
Business 20 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Early Childhood Education 14 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Education 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Music Performance 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 28 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/30/2024
This school gives many opportunities for different courses and activities. The high school teaches grades 9-12 with just over 500 kids in total. Some classes include shop class, woodworking, and cyber-security. The school hours is from 8am to 3pm every week day. With all opportunity of classes this school gives a head start with future careers.
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 NicheUser
3/20/2016
There are a variety of club opportunities here at Dexter. There is a club for most people to fit in if they are interested. I am apart of the Student Council at Dexter High School and we are very involved with the school life like dress-up days, pep rallies, and school dances. Student Council offers diverse opportunities for people in the club to engage in. There are many other clubs like Student Council at Dexter High School.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 572 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $200,051. 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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