- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dexter, MI
Dexter High School
Federal NCES profile for Dexter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261203004916
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI.
School address
District: Dexter Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261203004916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Dexter High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 68.9 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 261203004916 · Dexter, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 15.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students)
Dexter High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 68.9 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dexter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dexter High School
1,053 students
- Dexter Early E
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
734 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
525 students
- Wylie Elementa
Wylie Elementary School
486 students
- Creekside Inte
Creekside Intermediate School
479 students
- Dexter Alterna 13
Dexter Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Dexter High School reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter High School compares
Dexter High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 81% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Dexter High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Dexter Community School District reports $16,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,053 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter High School
How many students attend Dexter High School?
Dexter High School has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dexter, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,116 (2022-23) → 1,091 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dexter High School?
10.3% of students at Dexter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter High School?
The largest demographic group at Dexter High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Dexter, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter High School?
Dexter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dexter High School rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dexter on the city page.
What other schools are in Dexter Community School District?
Besides Dexter High School, Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students), Mill Creek Middle School (525 students), and Wylie Elementary School (486 students). See the Dexter Community School District district page for the complete list.