Enrollment
1,158
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delano, MN
Delano High School
Federal NCES profile for Delano High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271017000438
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delano High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Delano High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delano High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Delano, MN.
School address
District: Delano Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271017000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delano High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delano High School
Delano High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Delano, Minnesota, enrolling 1,158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,158 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Delano Public School District spends $11,967 per pupil, 22% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Delano Public School District also operates Delano Elementary (744 students) and Delano Intermediate School (555 students) alongside Delano High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delano High School compares
Delano High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 79% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,158
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$11,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Delano High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Public School District, which includes Delano High School.
$11,967
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Delano High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delano Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delano High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,158 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Delano High School
How many students attend Delano High School?
Delano High School has 1,158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delano, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delano High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delano High School is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delano High School?
9.0% of students at Delano High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delano High School?
The largest demographic group at Delano High School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Delano, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delano High School?
Delano High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delano High School rank among public schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Delano High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Delano, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delano on the city page.
Is Delano High School a good school?
Delano High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Delano Public School District?
Besides Delano High School, Delano Public School District also operates Delano Elementary (744 students) and Delano Intermediate School (555 students). See the Delano Public School District district page for the complete list.
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