Delano Joint Union High School District

1720 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215-1456
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Delano Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,054 students in Delano Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Delano Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,054 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Delano Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #605 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#605 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
26%
33%
65%
47%
19%
29%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
90%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,763 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,185 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,763
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,185
$18,396

Best Delano Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: #22.
Delano High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #33.
Robert F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,365 students
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1927 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,054 students.
What is the rank of Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District is ranked #605 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delano Joint Union High School District?
90% of Delano Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Delano Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,185 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 4,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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