How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arkansas City High | Dexter High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arkansas City, KS | Dexter, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 885 | 157 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 12:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.3% | 33.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arkansas City High | Dexter High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,624 | $14,155 |
| District | Arkansas City USD 470 | Dexter USD #471 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arkansas City High | Dexter High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 89.8% |
| African American | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.6% | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arkansas City High | Dexter High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 815:1 | 294:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.3% | 21.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 79 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.