Desoto Senior High School
815 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(School attendance zoneSchool attendance zones are designated boundaries around public schools that determine student eligibility for attending a particular school. Students whose homes are located within a particular school's attendance zone are eligible for enrollment. School officials determine and periodically adjust attendance zones based on community demographics and other local factors. shown in map)
Tel:
(636)586-1050
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Desoto Senior High School serves 979 students in grades 9-12.
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The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the MO average of 15:1.
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Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the state average of 27%.
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Desoto Senior High School operates within the Desoto 73 School District.
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Desoto 73 School District's 76% graduation rate is lower than the MO state average of 87%.
School Overview
- The student population of 979 students has grown by 7% over five years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 979 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
- The school's diversity score of 0.05 is less than the state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
District Comparison
- Desoto 73 School District's student population of 3,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
- The district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 97% over five years.
- The revenue/student of $9,833 in this district is less than the state average of $10,127. The district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,372 is less than the state average of $9,807. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four years.
| School District Name | Desoto 73 School District | |
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5 |
2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 3,095 | 576 |
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| Graduation Rate | 76% | 87% |
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| District Total Revenue | $31 MM | $6 MM |
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| District Spending | $29 MM | $6 MM |
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| District Revenue / Student | $9,833 | $10,127 |
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| District Spending / Student | $9,372 | $9,807 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015 (latest year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
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The nearest high school is New Day - Day Treatment (6.4 miles away)
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The nearest middle school is Desoto Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
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The nearest elementary school is Early Childhood Center (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
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De SotoDesoto Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8 | 455 students
0.1 miles
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636)586-10300.17-8455 -
De SotoEarly Childhood CenterGrades: PK | 167 students
0.6 miles
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636)586-10400.6PK167 -
De SotoVineland Elementary SchoolGrades: KG-6 | 831 students
0.6 miles
650 Vineland School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636)586-10100.6KG-6831 -
De SotoAthena Elementary SchoolGrades: KG-6 | 663 students
5.1 miles
3775 Athena School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636)586-10205.1KG-6663 -
De SotoSunrise Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8 | 330 students
6.2 miles
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636)586-66606.2PK-8330
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