Enrollment
1,716
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192002641
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Deltona · Resource Index
- 27
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deltona High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deltona High School
Deltona High School is a higher-need, large high school in Deltona, Florida, enrolling 1,716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,716 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and University High School (2,855 students) alongside Deltona 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 Deltona High School compares
Deltona High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Deltona High School.
$9,863
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,716 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Deltona High School a good school?
Deltona High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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