Dexter High School vs. Chelsea High School
Should I attend Dexter High School or Chelsea High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Chelsea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,160 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 805 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,160 students
805 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#266 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
282
188
Grade 10 Students
290
213
Grade 11 Students
257
192
Grade 12 Students
331
212
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%