At a glance
Reported students
1,158
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
744
Delano High School: 1,158 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
22.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. 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
- 1,213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Delano High School
Delano High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Delano. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Delano Public School District. NCES reports 1,158 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 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 (90.7%) and multiracial (3.5%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. 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 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Delano High School
- 1How do the reported 22.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.35 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.48
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.7%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
5 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.
Other schools in Delano Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Delano Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
744 reported students
Delano Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
555 reported students
Public schools near Delano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Secondary High · Rockford Public School District | 09–12 | 479 | 4 mi |
| Watertown Mayer High High · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist | 09–12 | 516 | 6.4 mi |
| WM - Connections High · Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist | 09–12 | 0 | 6.4 mi |
| SW Metro Lakeside Academy High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 07–12 | 23 | 7.5 mi |
| Westonka High School High · Westonka Public School District | 08–12 | 895 | 8.1 mi |
| Transition Plus High · Westonka Public School District | 12–12 | 10 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Delano High School
What grades does Delano High School serve?
Delano High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Delano Public School District.
How many students attend Delano High School?
Delano High School reported 1,158 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,213 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Delano High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.1:1, based on 1,158 students and 52.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Delano High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Delano High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Delano Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Delano High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Delano High School in?
Delano High School is part of Delano Public School District, based in Delano, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Delano High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rockford Secondary (4 mi), Watertown Mayer High (6.4 mi), WM - Connections (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.