How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ARCADIA, FL | ARCADIA, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | 922 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 23.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.0% | 70.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | 27.2% |
| African American | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.9% | 55.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 405:1 | 922:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.4% | 42.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 113 | 154 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.