High Schools in Dexter

Dexter, Kansas is home to a single high school, Dexter High School, which serves grades 6-12. This school stands out as a relatively strong performer within the state, ranking 62nd out of 327 Kansas high schools for the 2022-2023 school year and placing it in the top 20% statewide.

Dexter High School's performance on state assessments is generally above the Kansas state average, particularly in English Language Arts, where 46.14% of 10th graders were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 27.57%. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rates have been more variable, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.7 is also favorable compared to the state average.

While Dexter High School has demonstrated consistent high performance in English Language Arts, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, dropping from 62nd in 2022-2023 to 150th in 2023-2024. This decline warrants further investigation to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued academic success for all students. Additionally, with 40.52% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Dexter High serves a relatively diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status, which should be considered when analyzing the school's performance and identifying strategies to support all learners.