- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Deltona, FL
Deltona High School
Federal NCES profile for Deltona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192002641
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deltona High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Deltona · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deltona High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deltona High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Deltona, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Deltona High School held near 1,787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 120192002641 · Deltona, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,716 enr · 20.4:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Deltona High School held near 1,787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deltona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
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
- This school
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- New Smyrna Bea
New Smyrna Beach High School
1,687 students
What this shows Deltona High School reports 1,716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deltona High School compares
Deltona 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,716 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,716
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 32.2%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Deltona High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Deltona High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Smyrna Beach High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deltona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
- 1,687
- 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 (~1,716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deltona High School
How many students attend Deltona High School?
Deltona High School has 1,716 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deltona, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,851 (2022-23) → 1,787 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deltona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deltona High School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deltona High School?
50.6% of students at Deltona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deltona High School?
The largest demographic group at Deltona High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Deltona, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deltona High School?
Deltona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Deltona High School rank among public schools in Deltona?
By Resource Investment Index, Deltona High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Deltona, 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 Deltona on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Deltona High School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.