DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL
DEXTER HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the DEXTER R-XI school district, located in DEXTER, MO with about 604 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 37 teachers, DEXTER HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 1101 W Grant St in Dexter, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dexter R-XI School District. As the home of the "Bearcats," the school is a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a variety of core curriculum programs, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to support both the intellectual and personal development of its student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, DEXTER HIGH School emphasizes a culture of community involvement and school spirit. Through its website, the district maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources for student athletics, clubs, and administrative support. The school serves as a central hub for the Dexter area, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and prepares graduates for the challenges of the future.
For more information, contact DEXTER HIGH at (573) 614-1030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEXTER, MO 63841-1858
(573) 614-1030
http://dexter.k12.mo.us
DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEXTER, MO with about 604 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DEXTER R-XI
- Total Students:
- 604
- Teachers:
- 37.71
- 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 604 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.