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Dexter Regional High School

Summary:

Dexter Regional High School is a public high school serving 266 students in grades 9-12 in Dexter, Maine. The school has shown strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Dexter Regional High School maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate and has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, outperforming nearby schools like Central High School and Nokomis Regional High School.

However, Dexter Regional High School's statewide ranking on the SchoolDigger platform has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. The school also faces potential equity and diversity challenges, with a predominantly White student population and lower rankings for female and low socioeconomic status students compared to their peers. These findings indicate that the school may need to address issues of access and inclusion to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all students.

Compared to nearby schools, Dexter Regional High School stands out in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. But the school's ranking and performance have been more volatile, and it may face challenges in addressing equity and diversity issues. As parents consider educational options for their children, it's important to weigh these factors and understand how Dexter Regional High School compares to other schools in the region, such as those in the Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64, Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04, and Regional School Unit 19.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12 Abbott Hill Rd
       Dexter, ME  04930

(207) 924-5536

District: Maine School Admin District 46

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,212 Help


Feeder schools for Dexter Regional High School:

Elementary:    Ridge View Community School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
American Indian:
1.9%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dexter Regional High School ranks better than 66.7% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dexter Regional High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), American Indian (1.9%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dexter Regional High School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Dexter Regional High School employs 22 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dexter Regional High School is $17,212.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dexter Regional High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dexter Regional High School 41st of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Dexter Regional High School in the ranking list.)

Maine School Admin District 46:

SchoolDigger ranks Maine School Admin District 46 125th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dexter Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Dexter Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 31.44 77th 103 25.2%
2011 39.80 61st 105 41.9%
2012 51.85 42nd 107 60.7%
2013 13.43 101st 106 4.7%
2015 10.46 76th 98 22.4%
2016 30.59 77th 111 30.6%
2017 29.92 79th 111 28.8%
2018 13.25 104th 114 8.8%
2019 22.75 94th 114 17.5%
2021 63.84 52nd 82 36.6%
2022 30.93 81st 98 17.3%
2023 50.04 41st 123 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.78 49th 76 35.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dexter Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.61 86th 92 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dexter Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.41 52nd 92 43.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maine 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.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dexter Regional High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 436 436
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 455 455
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 425 425
1994 415 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 398 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 398 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 381 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 357 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 342 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2000 342 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 342 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 341 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 341 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 365 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 377 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2006 364 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 367 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 316 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 295 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 301 6 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2011 276 0 0 1 0 0 11 0 288
2012 290 4 1 1 2 1 1 0 300
2013 275 3 1 1 3 0 3 0 286
2014 275 3 3 1 3 0 2 0 287
2015 321 6 0 1 3 1 0 0 332
2016 307 6 1 0 3 1 0 0 318
2017 278 6 1 2 3 1 0 0 291
2018 274 7 12 5 3 1 0 0 302
2019 290 6 1 3 2 0 0 0 302
2020 287 6 16 2 3 0 0 0 314
2021 281 4 6 3 3 0 0 0 297
2022 270 3 0 5 3 0 1 0 282
2023 255 1 1 2 5 1 1 0 266

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 Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 436 28.6 15.2 n/a
1992 455 28.8 15.7 n/a
1993 425 27.4 15.5 28.9
1994 415 24.5 16.9 27.5
1995 401 22.0 18.2 21.9
1996 401 22.0 18.2 21.9
1997 383 24.4 15.7 20.1
1998 361 23.8 15.2 29.1
1999 345 20.2 17.1 39.4
2000 344 22.2 15.5 56.4
2001 348 23.3 14.9 54
2002 347 21.6 16.1 51
2003 347 21.6 16.1 51
2004 371 22.2 16.7 53.1
2005 383 25.0 15.3 66.6
2006 366 24.6 14.9 72.1
2007 369 25.9 14.2 44.2
2008 320 31.4 10.2 51.3
2009 299 23.0 13.0 54.2
2010 312 21.9 14.2 59.9
2011 288 22.1 13.0 58.3
2012 300 21.0 14.2 12.3
2013 286 21.0 13.5 68.5
2014 287 20.6 13.8 66.9
2015 332 22.0 15.0 61.7
2016 318 21.0 15.1 65.4
2017 291 21.1 13.7 68
2018 302 21.3 14.1 63.9
2019 302 21.3 14.1 63.9
2020 314 21.3 14.7 52.2
2021 297 23.1 12.8 42.4
2022 282 22.8 12.3 32.6
2023 266 22.0 12.0 49.2

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 Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 436 28.6 15.2 n/a
1992 455 28.8 15.7 n/a
1993 425 27.4 15.5 28.9
1994 415 24.5 16.9 27.5
1995 401 22.0 18.2 21.9
1996 401 22.0 18.2 21.9
1997 383 24.4 15.7 20.1
1998 361 23.8 15.2 29.1
1999 345 20.2 17.1 39.4
2000 344 22.2 15.5 56.4
2001 348 23.3 14.9 54
2002 347 21.6 16.1 51
2003 347 21.6 16.1 51
2004 371 22.2 16.7 53.1
2005 383 25.0 15.3 66.6
2006 366 24.6 14.9 72.1
2007 369 25.9 14.2 44.2
2008 320 31.4 10.2 51.3
2009 299 23.0 13.0 54.2
2010 312 21.9 14.2 59.9
2011 288 22.1 13.0 58.3
2012 300 21.0 14.2 12.3
2013 286 21.0 13.5 68.5
2014 287 20.6 13.8 66.9
2015 332 22.0 15.0 61.7
2016 318 21.0 15.1 65.4
2017 291 21.1 13.7 68
2018 302 21.3 14.1 63.9
2019 302 21.3 14.1 63.9
2020 314 21.3 14.7 52.2
2021 297 23.1 12.8 42.4
2022 282 22.8 12.3 32.6
2023 266 22.0 12.0 49.2

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 Regional High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,583
2019 $12,358
2020 $12,999
2021 $17,400
2022 $16,256
2023 $17,212

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dexter Regional High School

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 94th of 114 High schoolsRanks 41st of 123 High schools
 49.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students302266
 11.9%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian11
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White290255
 12.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.9%49.2%
 14.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dexter Regional High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Dexter Regional High School.

Dexter Regional High School ranks 41st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dexter Regional High School are 96% White, 2% American Indian.

Dexter Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ridge View Community School


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