Delsesto High School (Closed 2008)

Delsesto High School serves 206 students in grades 9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Delsesto High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Delsesto High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
23%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Delsesto High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
19%
53%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Delsesto High School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Delsesto High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in RI.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Delsesto High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Delsesto High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delsesto High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Delsesto High School?
206 students attend Delsesto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Delsesto High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delsesto High School?
Delsesto High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delsesto High School offer ?
Delsesto High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Delsesto High School part of?
Delsesto High School is part of Providence School District.

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