MOHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
DESOTO SR. HIGH — School Profile & District Info
High|DESOTO, Missouri|DESOTO 73
DESOTO, MO 63020
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
858
Student:Teacher
16.5:1
Locale
Town
District
DESOTO 73Econ. Disadvantaged
38.2%
Phone
(636)586-1085School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
53%
65th percentile in MO
Math Proficiency
35-39%
Graduation Rate
86%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
3 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
14 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Worse than average in MODistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,996
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 40%Local 51%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$265,644
+2.5% YoY
St. Louis, MO metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
862
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about DESOTO SR. HIGH
As of the most recent data, 858 students are enrolled at DESOTO SR. HIGH. It is a High school within the local district.
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