Dexter High

www.usd471.org

157 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Dexter High School, located at 311 N. Main in Dexter, Kansas, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the USD 471 school district. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students can benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit academic atmosphere. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular growth.

As a reflection of its district, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded individuals. By fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents, Dexter High aims to create a supportive culture that promotes both academic achievement and school spirit. For those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the district maintains an official website at http://www.usd471.org.

157

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dexter High
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
141 (89.8%)
Two or More
8 (5.1%)
Hispanic
3 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (1.3%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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:	Dexter
Phone:	(620)876-5415
Website:	http://www.usd471.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 17

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 19

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 26