DEXTER HIGH

As a cozy four-year high school in DEXTER, New Mexico, DEXTER HIGH educates 264 students from grades 9 through 12, one of the schools within DEXTER. That puts it 41% smaller than the typical public school in New Mexico, which averages around 450 students.

DEXTER HIGH is one of 3 schools operated by DEXTER, a district that teaches 772 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, DEXTER HIGH shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (87%). Other groups include 13% White. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 58%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.6:1. The state averages around 22.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Chaves County put median household income runs about $52,938, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 20%. In all, Chaves County runs 33 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,504 students), of which DEXTER HIGH is one.

Nearest neighbor: DEXTER MIDDLE, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

DEXTER HIGH operates from a low-density location.

Five-year trend. DEXTER HIGH's enrollment has ticked down 13% since 2018, when it stood at 305 (now 264). Over the same period, the Hispanic share increased from 82% to 87%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 16.8:1 in 2018 to 15.6:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the DEXTER HIGH community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.