Advance High School vs. Dexter High School
Should you attend Advance High School or Dexter High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Advance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Most improved public schools
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 183 students in grades 7-12, Advance High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 587 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
183 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1101 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
30
-
Grade 9 Students
32
151
Grade 10 Students
30
166
Grade 11 Students
32
149
Grade 12 Students
32
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
