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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone covers the entire De Soto, KS school district, encompassing approximately 72.8 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.4 miles.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1919
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green & White
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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 88%.
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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