Serving 862 students in grades 9-12, Desoto Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: De Soto Sr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in De Soto, MO, covering approximately 103 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 6.5 miles and the furthest edge located 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desoto Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Desoto Sr. High School's student population of 862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
862 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desoto Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Sr. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto Sr. High School's ranking?
Desoto Sr. High School is ranked #232 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Desoto Sr. High School often compared to?
Desoto Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Desoto Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Desoto Sr. High School?
862 students attend Desoto Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Desoto Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desoto Sr. High School?
Desoto Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Desoto Sr. High School offer ?
Desoto Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto Sr. High School part of?
Desoto Sr. High School is part of Desoto 73 School District.
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