Dexter Regional High School is a public high school in Dexter, Maine, United States. During the 2012–13 school year, DRHS had approx. 300 enrolled students. In 2002, the school had a graduation rate of 81.52%, below the state's rate of 86.71%. In 2003, the graduation rate was 76.84%, below the state average of 87.57%.
Serving 270 students in grades 9-12, Dexter Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Dexter Regional High School's student population of 270 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
Dexter Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dexter Regional High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Dexter Regional High School's ranking?
Dexter Regional High School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dexter Regional High School often compared to?
Dexter Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bangor High School, Brewer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dexter Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Dexter Regional High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dexter Regional High School?
270 students attend Dexter Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dexter Regional High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dexter Regional High School?
Dexter Regional High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dexter Regional High School offer ?
Dexter Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dexter Regional High School part of?
Dexter Regional High School is part of Maine School Administrative District 46.
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