Delta High School, is a public high school located northeast of Muncie, Indiana. The school serves about 800 students in grades 9 to 12. The towns of Eaton, Albany, DeSoto, and Royerton are also served by Delta High School. Delta High School is a member of the IHSAA.
Serving 800 students in grades 9-12, Delta High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Delta High School's student population of 800 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Delta High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Delta Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta High School's ranking?
Delta High School is ranked #508 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Delta High School often compared to?
Delta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muncie Central High School, Yorktown High School, Wapahani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delta High School?
The graduation rate of Delta High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Delta High School?
800 students attend Delta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Delta High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta High School?
Delta High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delta High School offer ?
Delta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delta High School part of?
Delta High School is part of Delaware Community School Corp School District.
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