DESOTO SR. HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the DESOTO 73 school district, located in DESOTO, MO with about 972 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, DESOTO SR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
DeSoto Senior High School, located at 815 Amvets Drive in DeSoto, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the DeSoto School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment typically emphasizes a balance between core academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a sense of school spirit through various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations.
The school is known for its commitment to student growth, leveraging its position within the Jefferson County area to provide supportive learning opportunities. By focusing on both traditional academic standards and the development of character and citizenship, DeSoto Senior High plays a vital role in the long-term development of the community’s youth. Students at the school benefit from a dedicated faculty and a community-focused atmosphere that encourages them to engage with both their peers and the broader DeSoto region throughout their high school experience.
For more information, contact DESOTO SR. HIGH at (636) 586-1085 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DESOTO, MO 63020-1013
(636) 586-1085
DESOTO SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DESOTO, MO with about 972 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DESOTO 73
- Total Students:
- 972
- Teachers:
- 51.6
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 972 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESOTO SR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.