DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL
Dexter High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dexter school district, located in Dexter, KS with about 86 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Dexter High has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dexter High School, located at 311 N. Main in Dexter, Kansas, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the USD 471 school district. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students can benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit academic atmosphere. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular growth.
As a reflection of its district, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded individuals. By fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents, Dexter High aims to create a supportive culture that promotes both academic achievement and school spirit. For those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the district maintains an official website at http://www.usd471.org.
For more information, contact Dexter High at (620) 876-5415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dexter, KS 67038-0097
(620) 876-5415
http://www.usd471.org
DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dexter, KS with about 86 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dexter
- Total Students:
- 86
- Teachers:
- 10
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 86 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.