Delta High School in Delta, CO

At a glance

Reported students

626

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Colorado high enrollment

68th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

280

Delta High School: 626 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

16:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 618
Teachers (FTE): 37.02
Student–teacher ratio: 16.7:1

What the reported data says about Delta High School

Delta High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Delta. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Delta County Joint District No. 50. NCES reports 626 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.3%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Delta High School

1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.3%
Students with disabilities: 15.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 51.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.16
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White58.5%
Hispanic34.3%
Black0.3%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cedaredge High School

High · Grades 09–12

280 reported students

North Fork High School

High · Grades 09–12

265 reported students

Grand Mesa Choice Academy

High · Grades 07–12

68 reported students

Delta Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

498 reported students

Garnet Mesa Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

488 reported students

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

371 reported students

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Public schools near Delta High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Grand Mesa Choice Academy High · Delta County Joint District No. 50	07–12	68	0.3 mi
Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50	KG–05	371	0.7 mi
Garnet Mesa Elementary School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50	KG–05	488	0.9 mi
Delta Middle School Middle · Delta County Joint District No. 50	06–08	498	1.1 mi
Backpack Early Learning Academy Other · Delta County Joint District No. 50	PK–PK	188	1.1 mi
Olathe Middle/High School High · Montrose County School District Re-1J	06–12	499	9.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Delta High School

What grades does Delta High School serve?

Delta High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Delta County Joint District No. 50.

How many students attend Delta High School?

Delta High School reported 626 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 618 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Delta High School?

The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 626 students and 39.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Delta High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Delta High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Delta County Joint District No. 50 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Delta High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

51.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Delta High School in?

Delta High School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, based in Delta, CO, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Delta High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grand Mesa Choice Academy (0.3 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (0.7 mi), Garnet Mesa Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.