Is Dexter High a good school?

Dexter High ranks 150 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dexter High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Dexter High.

What is the racial makeup of Dexter High?

Students at Dexter High are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Dexter High?

Dexter High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dexter Elementary

Dexter High

Summary:

Dexter High is a public high school located in Dexter, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Dexter District, which is ranked 60 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dexter High consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 6th grade ELA proficiency reaching as high as 77.77% in 2021-2022. The school also excels in 6th grade Mathematics, with proficiency rates reaching 87.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. However, Dexter High struggles in 10th grade Mathematics and Science, with proficiency rates well below the state average. The school's special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform exceptionally well, ranking 12th and 105th out of Kansas high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Arkansas City High and Winfield High consistently underperform Dexter High in academic metrics, with lower proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. Cedar Vale High, a much smaller school, has mixed performance compared to Dexter High. Overall, Dexter High stands out for its consistent academic performance, particularly in supporting special education and low-SES students, making it a noteworthy school in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-12

311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038

(620) 876-5415

District: Dexter

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,038

Feeder schools for Dexter High:

Elementary:

Dexter Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dexter High ranks better than 58.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.47. (See more...)

Compare Details Dexter High ranks better than 52.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dexter High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dexter High is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Dexter High employs 10.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dexter High is $13,038.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dexter High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter High 150^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Dexter High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter High 150^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Dexter High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Dexter:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter 60^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dexter High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	68.84	71^st	277	74.4%
2007	36.11	208^th	286	27.3%
2015	58.86	124^th	368	66.3%
2016	54.97	127^th	343	63.0%
2017	51.24	150^th	358	58.1%
2018	58.38	113^th	350	67.7%
2019	63.33	99^th	368	73.1%
2021	49.72	159^th	367	56.7%
2022	64.42	84^th	368	77.2%
2023	71.84	61^st	362	83.1%
2024	50.47	150^th	362	58.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.49	13^th	160	91.9%
2022	76.73	21^st	171	87.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.15	184^th	275	33.1%
2022	35.59	183^rd	270	32.2%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.49	13^th	160	91.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.59	232^nd	301	22.9%
2021	52.58	122^nd	308	60.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	52.02	133^rd	333	60.1%
2019	54.23	128^th	344	62.8%
2021	46.68	159^th	349	54.4%
2022	59.55	99^th	349	71.6%
2023	64.37	85^th	349	75.6%
2024	41.35	191^st	347	45.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dexter High

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Rank History for all high school students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	54.06	120^th	262	54.2%
2007	67.88	87^th	280	68.9%
2008	54.99	134^th	267	49.8%
2009	67.69	95^th	291	67.4%
2010	55.67	156^th	302	48.3%
2015	59.81	125^th	326	61.7%
2018	62.76	105^th	314	66.6%
2019	80.04	43^rd	325	86.8%
2021	66.51	84^th	320	73.8%
2022	50.22	163^rd	324	49.7%
2023	72.30	62^nd	327	81.0%
2024	51.52	150^th	318	52.8%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.51	12^th	124	90.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.73	105^th	249	57.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	59.84	101^st	296	65.9%
2019	72.38	59^th	306	80.7%
2021	42.75	179^th	302	40.7%
2022	38.24	205^th	307	33.2%
2023	72.58	61^st	309	80.3%
2024	46.70	156^th	295	47.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dexter High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
1989	68	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	69
1990	62	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	66
1991	68	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	69
1992	77	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	77
1993	79	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
1994	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
1995	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
1996	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
1997	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1998	92	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	95
1999	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
2000	102	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	103
2001	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
2002	86	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	90
2003	86	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	90
2004	110	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	116
2005	127	3	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	138
2006	140	2	1	4	7	n/a	n/a	154
2007	95	0	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	103
2008	92	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	99
2009	89	0	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	99
2010	81	0	0	1	3	0	0	85
2011	79	1	0	4	3	0	4	91
2012	24	1	0	70	1	0	1	97
2013	81	3	0	5	5	1	3	98
2014	77	4	0	2	1	1	3	88
2015	32	0	0	51	0	0	0	83
2016	40	0	0	22	0	0	0	62
2017	68	0	0	0	1	0	1	70
2018	82	0	1	0	1	0	2	86
2019	102	1	0	1	0	0	3	107
2020	117	1	2	4	2	0	4	130
2021	125	1	0	3	0	0	3	132
2022	135	1	1	6	0	0	4	147
2023	139	1	1	3	0	0	9	153
2024	146	1	2	5	0	0	10	164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dexter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	72	8.0	9.0	0
1989	69	8.0	8.6	n/a
1990	66	11.7	5.6	0
1991	69	9.2	7.5	n/a
1992	77	9.3	8.2	50.6
1993	79	9.5	8.3	39.2
1994	91	9.5	9.6	35.2
1995	95	9.0	10.6	50.5
1996	95	9.0	10.6	50.5
1997	99	9.0	11.0	51.5
1998	95	9.0	10.6	52.6
1999	100	9.0	11.1	46
2000	103	9.0	11.4	41.7
2001	102	9.0	11.3	40.2
2002	90	9.0	10.0	36.7
2003	90	9.0	10.0	36.7
2004	116	9.0	12.9	30.2
2005	138	9.0	15.3	36.2
2006	154	10.5	14.7	42.2
2007	103	11.3	9.1	47.6
2008	99	13.3	7.4	43.4
2009	99	13.3	7.4	39.4
2010	85	11.0	7.7	41.2
2011	91	10.3	8.8	37.4
2012	97	11.7	8.2	46.4
2013	98	10.9	8.9	62.2
2014	88	11.4	7.7	62.5
2015	83	12.0	6.9	49.4
2016	62	11.0	5.6	61.3
2017	70	9.5	7.3	45.7
2018	86	10.0	8.6	53.5
2019	107	10.9	9.8	46.7
2020	130	12.6	10.2	46.9
2021	132	12.1	10.8	48.5
2022	147	13.4	10.9	36.1
2023	153	14.2	10.7	40.5
2024	164	10.3	15.9	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dexter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	72	8.0	9.0	0
1989	69	8.0	8.6	n/a
1990	66	11.7	5.6	0
1991	69	9.2	7.5	n/a
1992	77	9.3	8.2	50.6
1993	79	9.5	8.3	39.2
1994	91	9.5	9.6	35.2
1995	95	9.0	10.6	50.5
1996	95	9.0	10.6	50.5
1997	99	9.0	11.0	51.5
1998	95	9.0	10.6	52.6
1999	100	9.0	11.1	46
2000	103	9.0	11.4	41.7
2001	102	9.0	11.3	40.2
2002	90	9.0	10.0	36.7
2003	90	9.0	10.0	36.7
2004	116	9.0	12.9	30.2
2005	138	9.0	15.3	36.2
2006	154	10.5	14.7	42.2
2007	103	11.3	9.1	47.6
2008	99	13.3	7.4	43.4
2009	99	13.3	7.4	39.4
2010	85	11.0	7.7	41.2
2011	91	10.3	8.8	37.4
2012	97	11.7	8.2	46.4
2013	98	10.9	8.9	62.2
2014	88	11.4	7.7	62.5
2015	83	12.0	6.9	49.4
2016	62	11.0	5.6	61.3
2017	70	9.5	7.3	45.7
2018	86	10.0	8.6	53.5
2019	107	10.9	9.8	46.7
2020	130	12.6	10.2	46.9
2021	132	12.1	10.8	48.5
2022	147	13.4	10.9	36.1
2023	153	14.2	10.7	40.5
2024	164	10.3	15.9	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dexter High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$494 (3.8%)	$12,544 (96.2%)	$13,038

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dexter High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 61^st of 362 Middle schools	10.1%
Ranks 43^rd of 325 High schools	Ranks 62^nd of 327 High schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter High)	35	68.8	33.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter)	35	68.8	33.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dexter High)	30	87.5	57.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)	30	87.5	57.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter High)	36.8	47.6	10.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter)	36.8	47.6	10.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dexter High)	26.3	38.1	11.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)	26.3	38.1	11.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter High)	36.8	21.7	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter)	36.8	21.7	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dexter High)	36.8	30.4	6.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)	36.8	30.4	6.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Dexter High)	42.1	13	29.1%
8th Grade Science (Dexter)	42.1	13	29.1%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter High)	35.7	39.1	3.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter)	35.7	39.1	3.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Dexter High)	42.9	39.1	3.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)	42.9	39.1	3.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Dexter High)	38.9	25	13.9%
11th Grade Science (Dexter)	38.9	25	13.9%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	107	153	43%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	139	36.3%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	40.5%	6.2%

Schools Near Dexter High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dexter High	Public	6-12	311 N. Main	Dexter	67038	Cowley County	Dexter	No	No	No	No	(620) 876-5415	164	10	15.9	40.9%	146 (89.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.1%)	51.5	150^th of 318 public high schools	52.8%		72.3	62^nd of 327 public high schools	81.0%	88	50.0	30.0	22.7	46.1	38.0	54.2	15.0	18.2	15.4	26.1	13.6	21.7	17.8	$13,038	$494	$12,544
Central Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	700 Main	Burden	67019	Cowley County	Central	No	No	No	No	(620) 438-2215	145	15	10.0	56.6%	125 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	69.8	69^th of 318 public high schools	78.3%		55.5	132^nd of 327 public high schools	59.6%	63		30.4	5.6	38.1	25.8		39.1	11.1	28.6	27.4	16.7	30.4	24.4	$14,464	$352	$14,111
Cedar Vale High	Public	6-12	508 Dora	Cedar Vale	67024	Chautauqua County	Cedar Vale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 758-2791	71	9	7.8	64.8%	58 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.9%)								(n/a)	46.2				32.4	30.8				20.6		18.2	15.8	$17,074	$461	$16,613
Winfield High	Public	9-12	300 Viking Blvd	Winfield	67156	Cowley County	Winfield	No	No	No	No	(620) 221-5160	664	51	13.0	50.2%	490 (73.8%)	12 (1.8%)	74 (11.1%)	24 (3.6%)	5 (0.8%)	11 (1.7%)	48 (7.2%)	46.5	173^rd of 318 public high schools	45.6%		60.1	115^th of 327 public high schools	64.8%	58				21.8	21.8				22.3	22.3		30.2	30.2	$13,102	$149	$12,952
Arkansas City High	Public	9-12	1200 W Radio Lane	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	No	No	No	(620) 441-2010	866	54	16.0	64.5%	465 (53.7%)	28 (3.2%)	295 (34.1%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.8%)	13 (1.5%)	47 (5.4%)	12.1	295^th of 318 public high schools	7.2%		18.7	285^th of 327 public high schools	12.8%	10				14.7	14.7				6.5	6.5		13.5	13.5	$10,586	$109	$10,477

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