Serving 1,221 students in grades 9-12, Delano High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delano High serves the northern part of Delano, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delano High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Delano High School's student population of 1,221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,221 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Character. Loyalty. Excellence.
School Rankings
Delano High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delano High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3051 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delano High School's ranking?
Delano High School is ranked #3051 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Delano High School often compared to?
Delano High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar E. Chavez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delano High School?
The graduation rate of Delano High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Delano High School?
1,221 students attend Delano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Delano High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delano High School?
Delano High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Delano High School offer ?
Delano High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delano High School part of?
Delano High School is part of Delano Joint Union High School District.
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