DEXTER HIGH

DEXTER
100 NORTH LINCOLN
DEXTER, NM 88230
264 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dexter High School, located in Dexter, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Dexter Consolidated School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with student development. The "Demons" pride themselves on a community-oriented approach, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standard high school curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s digital presence emphasizes its role as a hub for student life and administrative transparency, providing resources for families to stay informed about academic calendars, sports schedules, and district policies. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside athletics and clubs, Dexter High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the small, close-knit Dexter community.
264
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    230 (87.1%)
  • White
    33 (12.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
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: (575)734-5420
Website: http://www.dexterdemons.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 264
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 73
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 62
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HAGERMAN HIGH
HAGERMAN
121 Students
406 NORTH CAMBRIDGE AVE
HAGERMAN, NM 88232 (6.1 miles away)
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