DeLand High School is a public high school in DeLand, Florida, established in 1922, with an enrollment of 3,616 students, a student/teacher ratio of 16.5, and a graduation rate above 90%.
Serving 2,936 students in grades 9-12, Deland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,936 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: DeLand High School serves the western part of its district in Deland, FL, covering an area of approximately 154.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deland High School's student population of 2,936 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,936 students
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deland High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2613 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
27%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
52%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deland High School's ranking?
Deland High School is ranked #2613 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Deland High School often compared to?
Deland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School, Deltona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deland High School?
The graduation rate of Deland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deland High School?
2,936 students attend Deland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Deland High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deland High School?
Deland High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deland High School offer ?
Deland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deland High School part of?
Deland High School is part of Volusia School District.
In what neighborhood is Deland High School located?
Deland High School is located in the Rogers Deland neighborhood of Deland, FL.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
I do not feel your campus is very safe if you can't even show a student walking off campus and missing for 2 weeks! That means your cameras wouldn't show someone walks ON campus!
1 10/10/2025
school cameras are barely used.
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