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 164 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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 866 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
164 students
866 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
26
-
Grade 7 Students
19
-
Grade 8 Students
22
-
Grade 9 Students
22
239
Grade 10 Students
26
224
Grade 11 Students
22
200
Grade 12 Students
27
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
34%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
89%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
