Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desoto Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desoto Secondary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
#OneDeSoto, all for kids.
School Rankings
Desoto Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Secondary School is 0.65, 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
#3607 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
#OneDesoto
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto Secondary School's ranking?
Desoto Secondary School is ranked #3607 out of 3,662 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Desoto Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Desoto Secondary School?
51 students attend Desoto Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Desoto Secondary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Desoto Secondary School offer ?
Desoto Secondary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto Secondary School part of?
Desoto Secondary School is part of Desoto School District.
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