Dexter Regional High School

MSAD 46
12 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
277 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dexter Regional High School (DRHS), located at 12 Abbott Hill Rd in Dexter, Maine, serves as a central educational institution for the local community and surrounding towns. As a public secondary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to balance rigorous academic standards with the development of essential life skills and responsible citizenship.

Beyond the classroom, Dexter Regional High School fosters a vibrant school culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs. These programs are intended to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal growth outside of the traditional academic setting. By maintaining strong ties to the Dexter community, the school serves not only as a place of learning but also as a hub for local events and school spirit, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential within a small-town educational atmosphere.
277
Total Students
20.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (94.2%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.8%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7%)
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: MSAD 46
Phone: (207)924-5536
Website: http://www.aos94.org/schools/drhs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 67
Grade 10 77
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 71
Gender Ratio