publichighGrade 9-12

Desoto Sr. High

815 Amvets Dr, Desoto, MO 63020, United States

+1 (636) 586-1085

6.2

Overall Rating

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Desoto Sr. High Overview

About This School

Desoto Sr. High is a public high in Desoto, Missouri, serving 862 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 57% in ELA and 67% in math. The school maintains a staff of 53 teachers with an average salary of $69,807 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Additionally, the school provides guidance services with a ratio of 287 students per counselor. The student body at Desoto Sr. High is 55% male and 45% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

862

Total Students

Grade 9-12

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

53 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts57%

Mathematics67%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Jefferson County

Students per Counselor

287:1

Desoto Sr. High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

57%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 42%State Avg: 42%

67%

Mathematics

City Avg: 45%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.7:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

287

Students per Counselor

Desoto Sr. High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,807

City Avg: $67,210

State Avg: $57,370

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor287:1

Desoto Sr. High Student Demographics

Student Body

54.87%

Male

45.13%

Female

Total Enrollment: 862 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White92.92%

Hispanic2.55%

Asian0.35%

Black1.16%

Two or More Races2.9%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desoto Sr. High

Q: What is Desoto Sr. High?

A: Desoto Sr. High is a high public located in Desoto.

Q: How many students attend Desoto Sr. High?

A: Desoto Sr. High has approximately 862 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Desoto Sr. High

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About Desoto Sr. High - Desoto, MO

Quick Facts about Desoto Sr. High
School Name	Desoto Sr. High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	815 Amvets Dr, Desoto, MO 63020, Desoto, MO
County	Jefferson County
Phone	+1 (636) 586-1085
Total Students	862
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	53
Rating	6.2/10
ELA Proficiency	57%
Math Proficiency	67%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desoto Sr. High

What is Desoto Sr. High?

Desoto Sr. High is a high public located in Desoto.

How many students attend Desoto Sr. High?

Desoto Sr. High has approximately 862 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High is 16:1.

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