DESOTO SR. HIGH
848 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
848
Total Students
52.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 788 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 29 |
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White788 (92.9 %)
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Two or More29 (3.4 %)
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Hispanic21 (2.5 %)
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Black8 (0.9 %)
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Asian2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | DESOTO 73 |
| Phone: | (636)586-1085 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 848 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 284 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 84 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
254
Grade 10
227
Grade 11
186
Grade 12
181
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 254 |
| Grade 10 | 227 |
| Grade 11 | 186 |
| Grade 12 | 181 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 377 | 44.5% |
| Male | 471 | 55.5% |
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