Serving 848 students in grades 9-12, Desoto Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desoto Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Desoto Sr. High School's student population of 848 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desoto Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Sr. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto Sr. High School's ranking?
Desoto Sr. High School is ranked #163 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Desoto Sr. High School often compared to?
Desoto Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Desoto Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Desoto Sr. High School?
848 students attend Desoto Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Desoto Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Sr. High School?
Desoto Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desoto Sr. High School offer ?
Desoto Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desoto Sr. High School part of?
Desoto Sr. High School is part of Desoto 73 School District.
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