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Dexter High School (Michigan)

FieldValue
nameDexter High School
imageDexter High School Michigan.JPG
established
typePublic
principalAbby Holland (interim)
teaching_staff68.89 (FTE)
ratio15.84
enrollment1,091 (2023–2024)
grades9-12
streetaddress2200 North Parker Road
cityDexter postal address
stateMichigan
countryUnited States
coordinates
districtDexter Community Schools
superintendentRyan Bruder
colorsMaroon and gold
athleticsSoutheastern Conference
nicknameDreadnaughts
website
footnotes

Dexter High School (DHS) is a public high school located in Scio Township, Michigan, with a Dexter postal address, serving grades 9-12. Abby Holland is the school's current interim principal. Dexter High School is one of only two schools in the United States with a dreadnaught as a mascot, the other being Lakeland Senior High School in Florida.

History

Dexter High School was originally located in the building which is now Creekside Intermediate School. When the population of students became too large for this building, the new Dexter High School was built in 2002 in its current location. In the fall of 2009, Dexter High School was used as a location for the 2010 film Trust.

Academics

| M-STEP Advanced = 48.2 / 22.7 | M-STEP Proficient = 29.0 / 45.5 | M-STEP PR Proficient = 11.4 / 0.0 | M-STEP Not Proficient = 11.4 / ≤5

Dexter High School offers 14 different AP courses and 24 IB courses. Dexter High School also houses more than 30 clubs for students to participate in. DHS also has musical departments including Band, Orchestra, and most recently, choir.

The Dexter High School National Ocean Science Bowl team took 2nd place nationally in 2015.

Dexter High School had a 4-year high school graduation rate of 99% as of 2020.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

The Dexter Dreadnaughts compete in the SEC. The school colors are maroon, white, and gold. Dexter offers the following MHSAA sanctioned varsity sports:

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls & boys)
  • Competitive cheer (girls)
  • Cross country (girls & boys)
  • Field Hockey (girls)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (girls & boys)
  • Ice hockey (boys)
  • Lacrosse (girls & boys)
  • Soccer (girls & boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swim and dive (girls & boys)
  • Tennis (girls & boys)
  • Track and field (girls & boys)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Clubs

  • Dexter Drama Club
  • Dexter Model United Nations Club

Notable alumni

  • Eva Gaetino (2020), soccer defender for Denver Summit FC
  • Abigail Tamer (2021), field hockey player who represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics
  • Cole Cabana (2023), running back for the Western Michigan Broncos
  • Micah Davis (2023), safety for the Western Michigan Broncos
  • Brennan Parachek (2023), tightend for the Michigan State Spartans

References

References

  1. "Dexter High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. "MHSAA > Schools".
  3. "Dexter High School".
  4. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Dexter High School". ed.gov.
  5. "City of Dexter Master Plan Amended March 2016". City of Dexter.
  6. "Lakeland High School".
  7. "Dexter High School".
  8. McKee, Jenn. (November 11, 2009). ""Trust" films at Dexter High School: a report from the scene".
  9. "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data.
  10. "Dexter High School Profile". dhs.dexterschools.org.
  11. [http://nosb.org/boise-high-school-wins-18th-annual-national-ocean-sciences-bowl/ 2015 NOSB Finals. NOSB]
  12. "Dexter High School Profile". Great Schools.
  13. "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com.
  14. "Eva Gaetino".
  15. "Abigail Tamer - Team USA Profile".
  16. "Cole Cabana - Football".
  17. "Micah Davis".
  18. "Brennan Parachek - Football".
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