What grades does DEXTER HIGH serve?

DEXTER HIGH is a High school serving students in DEXTER, NM. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is DEXTER HIGH located?

DEXTER HIGH is located at DEXTER, NM in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DEXTER HIGH?

DEXTER HIGH has a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What schools are in DEXTER, NM?

DEXTER, NM is served by the local school district. DEXTER HIGH is one of the High schools in the area.

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Dexter High — School Calendar 2026-27

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DEXTER, NM 88230

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

SAT Testing - Grade 12 ONLYexamDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Parent Teacher ConfStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Fri

Parent Teacher ConfStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Teacher Work DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Thu

Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

269

Student:Teacher

14.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

DEXTER

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(575)734-5420

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

80-84%

Chronic Absenteeism

31.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

2 courses offered

16 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

83 students enrolled

Athletics

4 sports, 3 teams

60 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1

Near average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

220

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,081

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,167

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,095

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 70%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$168,748

-3.5% 1yr+2.1% 5yr

Roswell, NM metro area

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

33.7%

Below 150% poverty line

5.2%

Unemployment rate

9.1%

Uninsured residents

18.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

119

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

105

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

39%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

39 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

28 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

11 (10%)

Autism

5 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

264

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

SAT Testing - Grade 12 ONLY

exam

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Parent Teacher Conf

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Staff Day

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Parent Teacher Conf

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Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in DEXTER. Dexter High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	District Closed - Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	SAT Testing - Grade 12 ONLYDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Parent Teacher ConfDistrict-wide Check the conference schedule for sign-up times and location information.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Parent Teacher ConfDistrict-wide Check the conference schedule for sign-up times and location information.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	MOY Math & ELA TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	ACCESS Testing beginsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	District Closed - President's DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Parent Teacher ConfDistrict-wide Check the conference schedule for sign-up times and location information.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Parent Teacher ConfDistrict-wide Check the conference schedule for sign-up times and location information.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	ASR Testing - Grade 11District-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	District Closed - Memorial DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—