Delano High School

700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,213 students in grades 7-12, Delano High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Delano High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Delano High School's student population of 1,213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Delano High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delano High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#146 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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67%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delano High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Delano High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delano High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delano High School's ranking?
Delano High School is ranked #146 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Delano High School often compared to?
Delano High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dassel-cokato Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delano High School?
The graduation rate of Delano High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Delano High School?
1,213 students attend Delano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Delano High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delano High School?
Delano High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delano High School offer ?
Delano High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Delano High School part of?
Delano High School is part of Delano Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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