Dexter High School vs. Chelsea High School
Should you attend Dexter High School or Chelsea High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Chelsea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 750 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,053 students
750 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#205 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
254
185
Grade 10 Students
251
182
Grade 11 Students
266
196
Grade 12 Students
282
187
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%