Desoto Sr. High School
School Overview
Desoto Sr. High School is a public school located in Desoto, Missouri. It is a school in De Soto 73 School District district.
According to the Missouri state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 968 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 57 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 968 students are attending Desoto Sr. High School. By gender, there are 489 and 479 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desoto Sr. High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 53 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 27 | 26 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 57 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desoto Sr. High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 57 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 57 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.5% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 323 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,726 Households |
| Population | 17,247 |
| Male | 8,704 |
| Female | 8,797 |
| Child Population | 4,958 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,385 Units |
| Average House Value | $128,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $737 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.40% |
| Average Household Income | $51,287 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Desoto 73
In Desoto 73, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.