- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delano, CA
Delano High
Federal NCES profile for Delano High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061086001206
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delano High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Delano High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delano High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061086001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Delano High shrank from 1,290 students in 2022-23 to 1,225 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 061086001206 · Delano, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 21.4:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert F. Kennedy High (1,394 students)
Delano High shrank from 1,290 students in 2022-23 to 1,225 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Delano High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert F. Kenn
Robert F. Kennedy High
1,394 students
- Cesar E. Chave
Cesar E. Chavez High
1,318 students
- This school
Delano High
1,221 students
- Valley High 71
Valley High
71 students
What this shows Delano High reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delano High compares
Delano High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
Asian 7.9%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Delano High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delano Joint Union High reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delano High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F. Kennedy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar E. Chavez High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delano High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Delano
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delano High
How many students attend Delano High?
Delano High has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,290 (2022-23) → 1,225 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delano High?
The student-teacher ratio at Delano High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delano High?
84.3% of students at Delano High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delano High?
The largest demographic group at Delano High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delano High?
Delano High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delano High rank among high schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Delano High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Delano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Joint Union High?
Besides Delano High, Delano Joint Union High also operates Robert F. Kennedy High (1,394 students), Cesar E. Chavez High (1,318 students), and Valley High (71 students). See the Delano Joint Union High district page for the complete list.