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 73
Econ. Disadvantaged
38.2%

School 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 MO

District 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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