- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Delano High School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 271017000438 · Delano, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,158 enr · 19.3:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Delano Elementary (744 students)
Delano High School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Delano High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Delano High School
1,158 students
- Delano Element
Delano Elementary
744 students
- Delano Interme
Delano Intermediate School
555 students
What this shows Delano High School reports 1,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delano High School compares
Delano High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Delano Public School District reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,209 (2022-23) → 1,176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.