What grades does DEXTER HIGH serve?

As a High school, DEXTER HIGH serves students in DEXTER, MO. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is DEXTER HIGH located?

You can find DEXTER HIGH in DEXTER, MO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DEXTER HIGH?

At DEXTER HIGH, there are approximately 15.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in DEXTER, MO?

DEXTER HIGH is among the schools serving DEXTER, MO. The school is part of the local school system.

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DEXTER HIGH — School Calendar 2026-27

High|DEXTER, Missouri|DEXTER R-XI

DEXTER, MO 63841

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Aug

Thu

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Aug

Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Aug

Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day HolidayHoliday

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Sep

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

572

Student:Teacher

15.1:1

Locale

Town

District

DEXTER R-XI

Econ. Disadvantaged

43.4%

Phone

(573)614-1030

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Graduation Rate

>=95%

Chronic Absenteeism

3.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

1 courses offered

34 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

58 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

97 test takers

Athletics

6 sports, 6 teams

177 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1

Near average in MO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

562

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

98% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,154

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,877

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,781

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 36%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.1%

Unemployment rate

12.8%

Uninsured residents

18.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

348

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

316

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

55%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

90 (28%)

Specific Learning Disability

73 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

61 (19%)

Autism

42 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

24 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

10 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

553

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Staff Back to School

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Staff Back to School

Event

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	First Quarter Ends	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	First Quarter Ends	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Second Quarter Begins	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Second Quarter Begins	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Fall Break	Break	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Second Quarter Ends	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	School Dismissed for Christmas Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Second Quarter Ends	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	School Dismissed for Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Third Quarter Begins	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Third Quarter Begins	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—