Delhi High School is a public high school in Delhi, California. It is located in Merced County. It has been established since 1998.
Serving 723 students in grades 9-12, Delhi High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delhi High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Delhi High School's student population of 723 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delhi High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delhi High School is 0.15, 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
#6140 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delhi High School's ranking?
Delhi High School is ranked #6140 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Delhi High School often compared to?
Delhi High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atwater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delhi High School?
The graduation rate of Delhi High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Delhi High School?
723 students attend Delhi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Delhi High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delhi High School?
Delhi High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Delhi High School offer ?
Delhi High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delhi High School part of?
Delhi High School is part of Delhi Unified School District.
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