DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL
DEXTER HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the DEXTER school district, located in DEXTER, NM with about 305 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 18 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 in Dexter, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Dexter Consolidated School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with student development. The "Demons" pride themselves on a community-oriented approach, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standard high school curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.
The school’s digital presence emphasizes its role as a hub for student life and administrative transparency, providing resources for families to stay informed about academic calendars, sports schedules, and district policies. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside athletics and clubs, DEXTER HIGH School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the small, close-knit Dexter community.
For more information, contact DEXTER HIGH at (505) 734-5420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEXTER, NM 88230
(505) 734-5420
DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEXTER, NM with about 305 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DEXTER
- Total Students:
- 305
- Teachers:
- 18.2
- 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 305 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.3%
- White
- 17.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.