Serving 70 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 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desoto Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Desoto Secondary School's student population of 70 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desoto Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Secondary School is 0.66, 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
#3622 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
36%
Black
18%
21%
White
36%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #3622 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤10% 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 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Desoto Secondary School?
70 students attend Desoto Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Desoto Secondary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Desoto Secondary School offer ?
Desoto Secondary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Desoto Secondary School part of?
Desoto Secondary School is part of Desoto School District.
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