- Arkansas City High reported a higher students per counselor than Dexter High (815:1 vs. 294:1).
- Arkansas City High reported a higher chronically absent students than Dexter High (425 vs. 33).
- Arkansas City High reported a higher graduating cohort than Dexter High (197 vs. 16).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Arkansas City High reported a higher chronically absent students than Dexter High (425 vs. 33).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Arkansas City High reported a higher graduating cohort than Dexter High (197 vs. 16).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Arkansas City High reported a higher dual enrollment than Dexter High (115 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Arkansas City High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Dexter High (53 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Arkansas City High reported a higher students per counselor than Dexter High (815:1 vs. 294:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Arkansas City High
2 metrics were reported by Arkansas City High. Comparable data for Dexter High is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
50
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Arkansas City High
$13,623.83
Dexter High
$14,155.48
Local revenue share
Arkansas City High
11.3%
Dexter High
21.3%
State revenue share
Arkansas City High
76.9%
Dexter High
73%
Federal revenue share
Arkansas City High
11.9%
Dexter High
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Arkansas City High
32%
Dexter High
14.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cowley County
$58,263
Cowley County
$58,263
Poverty rate
Cowley County
13.9%
Cowley County
13.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cowley County
24.3%
Cowley County
24.3%
Unemployment rate
Cowley County
4.3%
Cowley County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.