DEXTER HIGH

dexter.k12.mo.us

587 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

587

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEXTER HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	12
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	9

White
552 (94.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.0 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	DEXTER R-XI
Phone:	(573)614-1030
Website:	http://dexter.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 151

Grade 10 166

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 121