Enrollment
264
High
DISTRICT 257 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEXTER·NCES 350075000248
DEXTER HIGH
100 NORTH LINCOLN, DEXTER, NM 88230 · (575) 734-5420 · Chaves County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL264 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
264 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 67 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 73 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 62 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 62 | 23% |
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within DEXTER. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like DEXTER HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER HIGH this school | 264 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ROBERTSON HIGH LAS VEGAS | 331 | 100.0% | N/A |
| EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DEMING | 180 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ALTA VISTA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ANTHONY | 180 | 100.0% | N/A |
| HATCH VALLEY HIGH HATCH | 367 | 97.5% | N/A |
| ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ALBUQUERQUE | 285 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where DEXTER HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Chaves County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 264 | #95 of 212 | #3 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #69 of 104 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.5% | #86 of 113 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #21 of 147 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.4% | #21 of 60 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
264
-7 (-3%) vs 2020
+22% since 1990-91, when it was 216
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 15.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 264 | 17 | 15.6:1 | 100% (264) |
| 2023-24 | 269 | 18.2 | 14.8:1 | 100% (269) |
| 2022-23 | 254 | 20 | 12.7:1 | 100% (254) |
| 2020-21 | 271 | 17 | 15.9:1 | 100% (271) |
| 2017-18 | 305 | 18.2 | 16.8:1 | 73% (223) |
| 2015-16 | 274 | 17 | 16.1:1 | 74% (204) |
| 2010-11 | 326 | 22 | 14.8:1 | 71% (232) |
| 2000-01 | 378 | 26 | 14.5:1 | 59% (222) |
| 1990-91 | 216 | 15 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DEXTER HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (305 to 264); teachers down 7% (18.2 to 17).
About DEXTER HIGH
DEXTER HIGH is a high school in DEXTER, New Mexico, according to federal school records. It is open to students in grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 264 students. That is 41% below the average of about 450 students for high schools in New Mexico.
DEXTER HIGH is part of a district of 3 schools: DEXTER, with 772 students.
Hispanic students are 87% of those enrolled at DEXTER HIGH. The next largest groups are 13% White. In Chaves County overall, about 58% of residents are Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 23, compared with 70 nationally.
The school has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 15.6 students per teacher. The average for high schools in New Mexico is 22.9:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. The school reported 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Public schools in Chaves County average a similar 100%.
American Community Survey estimates for Chaves County show that the median household earns about $52,938 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and roughly 20% of residents are in poverty. Across Chaves County, 33 public schools serve about 10,504 students.
The closest school to DEXTER HIGH is DEXTER MIDDLE, located less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
Federal data place DEXTER HIGH in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's enrollment decreased 3% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
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Chaves County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
64,217
Census ACS
Median income
$52,938
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
10,504 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DEXTER
- DEXTER ELEMENTARYElementary · 330 students
- DEXTER MIDDLEMiddle · 178 students
Other schools in DEXTER
- DEXTER ELEMENTARYElementary · 330 students
- DEXTER MIDDLEMiddle · 178 students
Other Dexter High schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Dexter High. DEXTER HIGH is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- Dexter High SchoolDEXTER, MI · 1,053 students
- DEXTER HIGHDEXTER, MO · 553 students
- Dexter HighDexter, KS · 157 students
Nearby schools
- DEXTER MIDDLE0.1 mi · 178
- DEXTER ELEMENTARY0.3 mi · 330
- HAGERMAN HIGH6.1 mi · 121
- HAGERMAN MIDDLE6.1 mi · 70
- HAGERMAN ELEMENTARY6.1 mi · 217
- EAST GRAND PLAINS ELEMENTARY10.3 mi · 201
Frequently asked questions
About DEXTER HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at DEXTER HIGH?
DEXTER HIGH enrolls approximately 264 students in grades 09-12.
Is DEXTER HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
DEXTER HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at DEXTER HIGH?
Approximately 15.6:1 students per teacher at DEXTER HIGH.
How diverse is DEXTER HIGH?
DEXTER HIGH reports a student body of 13% White, 87% Hispanic, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees DEXTER HIGH?
DEXTER HIGH is overseen by DEXTER in Chaves County.
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