Dexter Regional High School is a public high school in Dexter, Maine, United States. During the 2012–13 school year, DRHS had approx. 300 enrolled students. In 2002, the school had a graduation rate of 81.52%, below the state's rate of 86.71%. In 2003, the graduation rate was 76.84%, below the state average of 87.57%.
Serving 277 students in grades 9-12, Dexter Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dexter Regional High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 138.7 square miles in Dexter, ME. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dexter Regional High School's student population of 277 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Rankings
Dexter Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dexter Regional High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)43.7%
32.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dexter Regional High School's ranking?
Dexter Regional High School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dexter Regional High School often compared to?
Dexter Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewer High School, Bangor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dexter Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Dexter Regional High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Dexter Regional High School?
277 students attend Dexter Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dexter Regional High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dexter Regional High School?
Dexter Regional High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dexter Regional High School offer ?
Dexter Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dexter Regional High School part of?
Dexter Regional High School is part of MSAD 46 School District.
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