- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Deland, FL
Deland High School
Federal NCES profile for Deland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192001969
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deland High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Deland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deland High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deland High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Deland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Deland High School held near 2,869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.0 → 141.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 120192001969 · Deland, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,936 enr · 21.9:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: University High School (2,855 students)
Deland High School held near 2,869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.0 → 141.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- New Smyrna Bea
New Smyrna Beach High School
1,687 students
What this shows Deland High School reports 2,936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deland High School compares
Deland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,936 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,936
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
230
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 58 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Deland High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Smyrna Beach High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,936 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deland High School
How many students attend Deland High School?
Deland High School has 2,936 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,926 (2022-23) → 2,869 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deland High School is 21.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deland High School?
48.6% of students at Deland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deland High School?
The largest demographic group at Deland High School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Deland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deland High School?
Deland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deland High School rank among public schools in Deland?
By Resource Investment Index, Deland High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Deland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deland on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Deland High School, Volusia also operates University High School (2,855 students), Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students), and Mainland High School (1,964 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.