- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Delta High School
Federal NCES profile for Delta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006731
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta High School ranks #7 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Delta High School grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+45.8%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 080336006731 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 15:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Delta High School grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+45.8%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Delta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 105
Delta High School
105 students
What this shows Delta High School reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta High School compares
Delta High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 27.6%
White 10.5%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Delta High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Delta High School
How many students attend Delta High School?
Delta High School has 105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta High School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Delta High School?
80.6% of students at Delta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta High School?
The largest demographic group at Delta High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta High School?
Delta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Delta High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta High School ranks #7 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Delta High School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.