Dexter High School

www.dexterschools.org

1,053 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dexter High School, located at 2200 North Parker Road in Dexter, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dexter Community School district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and elective opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented organizations.

As a central pillar of the local Dexter community, the high school leverages its connection to the broader district to provide students with modern facilities and diverse learning resources. The administration and faculty focus on a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are critical thinkers and responsible citizens. Prospective students and families can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student achievements on the official school website at http://www.dexterschools.org.

1,053

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dexter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	972
Hispanic	27
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
972 (92.3%)
Two or More
34 (3.2%)
Hispanic
27 (2.6%)
Black
10 (0.9%)
Asian
8 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dexter Community School District
Phone:	(734)424-4240
Website:	http://www.dexterschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,053
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 254

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 266

Grade 12 282