Central Jr-sr High School vs. Dexter High School
Should you attend Central Jr-sr 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
Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 136 students in grades 7-12, Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 153 students in grades 6-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
136 students
153 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#427 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
16
Grade 7 Students
19
21
Grade 8 Students
23
25
Grade 9 Students
21
27
Grade 10 Students
23
26
Grade 11 Students
28
19
Grade 12 Students
22
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
85%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
