Below Average
#1908 of 2,221 schools in MO
Desoto Sr. High
High School · Desoto 73 · Desoto, MO
A Desoto 73 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
815 AMVETS DR, Desoto, MO 63020
- Math 47% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desoto Sr. High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desoto Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated794/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,908
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Desoto 73
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desoto Sr. High is listed in DESOTO 73; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desoto Sr. High
Desoto Sr. High is a public high school in Desoto, MO, part of Desoto 73, serving approximately 858 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,908 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto Sr. High
What grades does Desoto Sr. High serve?
Desoto Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Desoto Sr. High?
Desoto Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desoto Sr. High rank in MO?
Desoto Sr. High ranks #1,908 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Desoto Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desoto Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desoto Sr. High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desoto Sr. High a charter school?
No, Desoto Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desoto Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Desoto Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desoto Sr. High?
38.2% of students at Desoto Sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (636) 586-1085
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63020)
- 20,357
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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