Desoto Sr. High
#245 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#8016 of 16,910 nationally
About Desoto Sr. High
Desoto Sr. High is a public high located in Desoto, in the Desoto 73 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 862 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 245th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 862.
There are 6 schools in Desoto; Desoto Sr. High ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desoto Sr. High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desoto Sr. High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desoto Jr. High
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
338 students · 215 m away
Vineland Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
653 students · 762 m away
Early Childhood Ctr.
Desoto · Public other · Grades PK–PK
146 students · 866 m away
Athena Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students · 8.3 km away
Sunrise Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students · 10.0 km away
New Day - Day Treatment
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
22 students · 10 km away
Hillsboro Jr. High
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
492 students · 11 km away
Hillsboro Treatment Ctr.
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
0 students · 11 km away
Hillsboro Elem.
Hillsboro · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
459 students · 11 km away
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 4–6
682 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Gateway High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
Marshfield High
Marshfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students
University City Sr. High
University City · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
Smithville High
Smithville · Public high · Grades 9–12
845 students
Windsor High
Imperial · Public high · Grades 9–12
887 students
Bolivar High
Bolivar · Public high · Grades 9–12
831 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desoto Sr. High a good school?
Desoto Sr. High has a Success Index (US) of 51.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #245 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desoto Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Desoto Sr. High ranks #245 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #8016 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desoto Sr. High?
Desoto Sr. High had 862 students in 2025.
Is Desoto Sr. High a elementary school or a high school?
Desoto Sr. High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desoto Sr. High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desoto Sr. High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.