Dexter High School vs. Arkansas City High School
Should you attend Dexter High School or Arkansas City 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
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Arkansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 845 students in grades 9-12, Arkansas City 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
153 students
845 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1122 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
16
-
Grade 7 Students
21
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-
Grade 9 Students
27
248
Grade 10 Students
26
234
Grade 11 Students
19
200
Grade 12 Students
19
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
32%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
