De Soto High School is a public secondary school in De Soto, Kansas operated by De Soto USD 232 public school district, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. The school is located near highway K-10 and Lexington Avenue on 91st Street. Around 900 students in grades 9–12 attend DHS.
Serving 918 students in grades 9-12, De Soto 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 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: De Soto High School serves the entire district of De Soto, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 72.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Soto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
De Soto High School's student population of 918 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
918 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
De Soto High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Soto High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Soto High School's ranking?
De Soto High School is ranked #494 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are De Soto High School often compared to?
De Soto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Soto High School?
The graduation rate of De Soto High School is 97%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend De Soto High School?
918 students attend De Soto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of De Soto High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Soto High School?
De Soto High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does De Soto High School offer ?
De Soto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is De Soto High School part of?
De Soto High School is part of De Soto School District.
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