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Delano Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,142 students in Delano Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Delano Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,142 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Delano Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #605 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#605 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
341 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,711 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
55%
# Black Students
17 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
56 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,022
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,023
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,024
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,073
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,820 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,322
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,820
$19,787
Best Delano Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
Rank: #22.
Delano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #33.
Robert F. Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1927 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,142 students.
What is the rank of Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District is ranked #605 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delano Joint Union High School District?
90% of Delano Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Delano Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,820 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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