Desoto County High School serves 1,244 students in grades 9-12.
Desoto County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desoto County High School's student population of 1,244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desoto County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Desoto County High School is 0.61, 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
#3097 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
38%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto County High School's ranking?
Desoto County High School is ranked #3097 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto County High School?
The graduation rate of Desoto County High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Desoto County High School?
1,244 students attend Desoto County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Desoto County High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto County High School?
Desoto County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Desoto County High School offer ?
Desoto County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desoto County High School part of?
Desoto County High School is part of Desoto School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (Events)
March 09, 2024 (Saturday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 10, 2024 (Sunday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 12, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
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