Delsesto High School serves 206 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
23%
9%
White
19%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Delsesto High School?
206 students attend Delsesto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Delsesto High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delsesto High School?
Delsesto High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delsesto High School offer ?
Delsesto High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Delsesto High School part of?
Delsesto High School is part of Providence School District.
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