De Soto High School

dhs.usd232.org

918 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

De Soto High School, located in De Soto, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution serving the USD 232 school district. As a community-focused high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, De Soto High School maintains a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led organizations. These activities are designed to enrich the student experience, promote teamwork, and build school spirit. With a commitment to innovation and student success, the school continues to be a central pillar of the De Soto community, emphasizing the development of well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed after graduation.

918

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for De Soto High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	715
Hispanic	135
Black	20
Asian	13
Two or More	28
American Indian	7

White
715 (77.9%)
Hispanic
135 (14.7%)
Two or More
28 (3.1%)
Black
20 (2.2%)
Asian
13 (1.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.8%)

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:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)667-6250
Website:	http://dhs.usd232.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	918
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 198

Grade 10 235

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 227