De Soto High School in De Soto, KS

At a glance

Reported students

918

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

71.46

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kansas high enrollment

84th percentile

Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

441

De Soto High School: 918 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

12.8:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 998
Teachers (FTE): 53.67
Student–teacher ratio: 18.6:1

What the reported data says about De Soto High School

De Soto High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in De Soto. It is one of 13 current school records connected to De Soto. NCES reports 918 students for 2024–25.

Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.7%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking De Soto High School

1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.45 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.9%
Students with disabilities: 11%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 21.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.45
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White77.9%
Hispanic14.7%
Black2.2%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

21 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mill Valley High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,432 reported students

Virtual Education Program

High · Grades 09–12

26 reported students

Mill Creek Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

676 reported students

Monticello Trails Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

655 reported students

Mize Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

474 reported students

Clear Creek Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–05

461 reported students

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Public schools near De Soto High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Virtual Education Program High · De Soto	09–12	26	0.1 mi
Eudora High School High · Eudora	09–12	558	6.5 mi
Eudora Schools Virtual Learning High · Eudora	06–12	23	6.5 mi
Bonner Springs High High · Bonner Springs	09–12	778	8.1 mi
Mill Valley High School High · De Soto	09–12	1,432	8.7 mi
Olathe Northwest High School High · Olathe	09–12	1,958	8.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about De Soto High School

What grades does De Soto High School serve?

De Soto High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in De Soto.

How many students attend De Soto High School?

De Soto High School reported 918 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 998 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at De Soto High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 918 students and 71.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is De Soto High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

De Soto High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on De Soto attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of De Soto High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

21.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is De Soto High School in?

De Soto High School is part of De Soto, based in De Soto, KS, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near De Soto High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Virtual Education Program (0.1 mi), Eudora High School (6.5 mi), Eudora Schools Virtual Learning (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.