Serving 2,926 students in grades 9-12, Deland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deland High School's student population of 2,926 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deland High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2622 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deland High School's ranking?
Deland High School is ranked #2622 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Deland High School often compared to?
Deland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deltona High School, University High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deland High School?
The graduation rate of Deland High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deland High School?
2,926 students attend Deland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deland High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deland High School?
Deland High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deland High School offer ?
Deland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deland High School part of?
Deland High School is part of Volusia School District.
In what neighborhood is Deland High School located?
Deland High School is located in the Rogers Deland neighborhood of Deland, FL.
School Reviews
1 10/13/2021
school cameras are barely used.
1 3/26/2020
I do not feel your campus is very safe if you can't even show a student walking off campus and missing for 2 weeks! That means your cameras wouldn't show someone walks ON campus!
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