Delta High School

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Delta High School ranks 196 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Delta High School is a public high school serving 628 students in grades 9-12 in Delta, Colorado, which is part of the Delta County Joint District No. 50. While the school has a diverse student population, with 32.17% Hispanic students and 4.3% students of two or more races, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools and the state average.

Delta High School's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31%. However, the school has a relatively strong ranking for its gifted and talented student population, ranking 70th out of 140 Colorado high schools in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.95% to 55.06% over the past three school years, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Fork High School and Cedaredge High School, which are also part of the Delta County Joint District No. 50, Delta High School's test scores and statewide rankings are generally lower. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, North Fork High School had 62% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 53% at Delta High School. Despite these challenges, Delta High School's diverse student body and strong gifted and talented program suggest that the school is making efforts to support the needs of its diverse learners.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416-2736

(970) 874-8031

District: Delta County Joint District No. 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,859

Feeder schools for Delta High School:

Elementary:	Cedaredge Elementary School
	Garnet Mesa Elementary School
	Hotchkiss Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School
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	North Fork Montessori @ Crawford
	Paonia K-8
Middle:	Cedaredge Middle School
	Delta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 628

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.2%

Hispanic:

32.2%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delta High School ranks worse than 56.2% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.45. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Delta High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Delta High School has the largest high school student body size in the Delta County Joint District No. 50. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delta High School is $15,859. 2 high schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delta High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delta High School 196^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Delta High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Delta County Joint District No. 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Delta County Joint District No. 50 42^nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Delta High School

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Rank History for all students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	45.50	161^st	279	42.3%
2005	39.84	179^th	280	36.1%
2006	34.17	207^th	286	27.6%
2007	41.67	188^th	298	36.9%
2008	46.22	168^th	301	44.2%
2009	54.26	152^nd	310	51.0%
2010	56.83	162^nd	327	50.5%
2011	44.39	205^th	337	39.2%
2012	48.45	189^th	334	43.4%
2013	50.67	186^th	349	46.7%
2014	66.57	108^th	369	70.7%
2015	7.68	290^th	292	0.7%
2016	15.30	218^th	255	14.5%
2017	26.07	176^th	256	31.3%
2018	40.12	214^th	388	44.8%
2019	41.16	224^th	411	45.5%
2021	28.09	146^th	210	30.5%
2022	29.75	151^st	221	31.7%
2023	44.07	182^nd	349	47.9%
2024	42.45	196^th	349	43.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	49.87	88^th	188	53.2%
2022	50.04	102^nd	203	49.8%
2023	48.15	104^th	200	48.0%
2024	47.50	107^th	211	49.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	37.03	150^th	239	37.2%
2022	38.64	152^nd	257	40.9%
2023	44.06	140^th	254	44.9%
2024	40.36	149^th	257	42.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	64.99	33^rd	108	69.4%
2023	68.78	34^th	135	74.8%
2024	56.27	70^th	140	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	44.84	133^rd	240	44.6%
2022	47.44	130^th	253	48.6%
2023	39.22	151^st	252	40.1%
2024	39.31	147^th	256	42.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	36.12	103^rd	181	43.1%
2022	44.06	96^th	205	53.2%
2023	40.91	107^th	198	46.0%
2024	43.50	101^st	199	49.2%

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Rank History for White students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	31.61	155^th	225	31.1%
2022	30.44	158^th	228	30.7%
2023	27.57	170^th	234	27.4%
2024	25.69	176^th	229	23.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delta High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	464	0	2	88	0	n/a	n/a	554
1989	421	0	5	98	0	n/a	n/a	524
1990	382	0	8	95	0	n/a	n/a	485
1991	397	0	4	103	0	n/a	n/a	504
1992	418	1	5	93	2	n/a	n/a	519
1993	449	0	3	111	2	n/a	n/a	565
1994	484	1	2	103	4	n/a	n/a	594
1995	491	3	1	125	1	n/a	n/a	621
1996	491	3	1	125	1	n/a	n/a	621
1997	489	3	3	124	3	n/a	n/a	622
1998	483	2	4	117	7	n/a	n/a	613
1999	533	3	7	122	7	n/a	n/a	672
2000	497	2	6	113	6	n/a	n/a	624
2001	472	1	4	131	3	n/a	n/a	611
2002	478	2	6	155	3	n/a	n/a	644
2003	478	2	6	155	3	n/a	n/a	644
2004	464	4	10	161	1	n/a	n/a	640
2005	446	4	8	154	5	n/a	n/a	617
2006	447	10	6	163	6	n/a	n/a	632
2007	440	5	4	170	7	n/a	n/a	626
2008	468	9	4	174	10	n/a	n/a	665
2009	496	9	3	190	10	n/a	n/a	708
2010	471	13	3	191	7	n/a	n/a	685
2011	425	4	7	209	8	0	4	657
2012	414	5	6	204	12	0	5	646
2013	382	4	30	192	7	1	3	619
2014	396	5	23	193	8	1	5	631
2015	411	4	17	184	6	0	7	629
2016	420	1	18	159	9	0	10	617
2017	424	0	16	154	8	0	12	614
2018	383	0	12	159	7	0	12	573
2019	360	0	10	191	6	0	21	588
2020	354	0	13	215	3	0	20	605
2021	375	2	14	214	3	1	23	632
2022	367	2	14	196	3	1	35	618
2023	378	2	16	202	2	1	27	628

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	554	29.3	18.9	n/a
1989	524	33.6	15.5	21
1990	485	32.3	15.0	25.8
1991	504	32.6	15.4	20.6
1992	519	31.5	16.4	21
1993	565	30.8	18.3	25.3
1994	594	28.7	20.7	24.1
1995	621	33.0	18.8	20.8
1996	621	33.0	18.8	20.8
1997	622	35.0	17.8	21.9
1998	613	36.0	17.0	23.3
1999	672	33.1	20.3	26.8
2000	624	39.0	16.0	43.4
2001	611	30.7	19.9	34.9
2002	644	34.4	18.7	36.6
2003	644	34.4	18.7	36.6
2004	640	34.2	18.7	38.9
2005	617	36.8	16.8	39.4
2006	632	36.9	17.1	42.4
2007	626	35.5	17.6	41.9
2008	665	38.0	17.5	41.7
2009	708	42.0	16.9	43.8
2010	685	41.6	16.4	48.5
2011	657	40.4	16.2	54.2
2012	646	39.7	16.2	50.2
2013	619	36.4	16.9	54.4
2014	631	37.1	16.9	46.3
2015	629	36.0	17.4	46.3
2016	617	37.0	16.6	48.3
2017	614	36.8	16.6	44.3
2018	573	38.7	14.7	45.4
2019	588	36.2	16.2	47.6
2020	605	34.7	17.4	59.2
2021	632	38.1	16.5	55.1
2022	618	37.0	16.6	35
2023	628	37.8	16.5	46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	554	29.3	18.9	n/a
1989	524	33.6	15.5	21
1990	485	32.3	15.0	25.8
1991	504	32.6	15.4	20.6
1992	519	31.5	16.4	21
1993	565	30.8	18.3	25.3
1994	594	28.7	20.7	24.1
1995	621	33.0	18.8	20.8
1996	621	33.0	18.8	20.8
1997	622	35.0	17.8	21.9
1998	613	36.0	17.0	23.3
1999	672	33.1	20.3	26.8
2000	624	39.0	16.0	43.4
2001	611	30.7	19.9	34.9
2002	644	34.4	18.7	36.6
2003	644	34.4	18.7	36.6
2004	640	34.2	18.7	38.9
2005	617	36.8	16.8	39.4
2006	632	36.9	17.1	42.4
2007	626	35.5	17.6	41.9
2008	665	38.0	17.5	41.7
2009	708	42.0	16.9	43.8
2010	685	41.6	16.4	48.5
2011	657	40.4	16.2	54.2
2012	646	39.7	16.2	50.2
2013	619	36.4	16.9	54.4
2014	631	37.1	16.9	46.3
2015	629	36.0	17.4	46.3
2016	617	37.0	16.6	48.3
2017	614	36.8	16.6	44.3
2018	573	38.7	14.7	45.4
2019	588	36.2	16.2	47.6
2020	605	34.7	17.4	59.2
2021	632	38.1	16.5	55.1
2022	618	37.0	16.6	35
2023	628	37.8	16.5	46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delta High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,915
2020	$12,155
2021	$12,942
2022	$14,430
2023	$15,859

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delta High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 182^nd of 349 High schools	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	588	628	6.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	10	16	60%
Hispanic	191	202	5.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	360	378	5%
Two or More Races	21	27	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	46.3%	1.3%

Schools Near Delta High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)		CMAS Math (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Delta High School	Public	9-12	1400 Pioneer Road	Delta	81416	Delta County	Delta County Joint District No. 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 874-8031	628	38	16.5	46.3%	378 (60.2%)	2 (0.3%)	202 (32.2%)	16 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.3%)	42.5	196^th of 349 public high schools	43.8%		44.1	182^nd of 349 public high schools	47.9%	14	59.0	35.0	57.0	36.0	53.0	28.0					21.7	$15,859
Vision Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1080 Pioneer Rd	Delta	81416	Delta County	Delta County Joint District No. 50	Yes	No	No	Yes	(970) 874-8226	97	8	12.8		70 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)					50.0							$12,208
Grand Mesa Choice Academy	Public	7-12	822 Grand Avenue	Delta	81416	Delta County	Delta County Joint District No. 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 874-2753	81	4	20.9	69.1%	45 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)								(n/a)					13.0							$15,973
Olathe Middle/High School	Public	6-12	410 Highway 50 Business Loop	Olathe	81425	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	No	No	No	(970) 252-7950	517	33	15.8	57.3%	254 (49.1%)	1 (0.2%)	251 (48.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	27	247^th of 349 public high schools	29.2%		14.1	300^th of 349 public high schools	14.0%	53	54.0		63.0		33.0	12.0	21.3	22.7	15.5	19.3	12.2	$15,172
Cedaredge High School	Public	9-12	575 SE Deer Creek Dr	Cedaredge	81413	Delta County	Delta County Joint District No. 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 856-6882	296	17	17.4	35.1%	246 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	52.7	153^rd of 349 public high schools	56.2%		59.5	131^st of 349 public high schools	62.5%	22	63.0	41.0	73.0	57.0	46.0	19.0					26.6	$15,602
North Fork High School	Public	9-12	438 Bulldog St	Hotchkiss	81419	Delta County	Delta County Joint District No. 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 872-3882	296	18	16.4	40.9%	229 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	59.2	125^th of 349 public high schools	64.2%		54.8	139^th of 349 public high schools	60.2%	14	71.0	47.0	74.0	49.0	62.0	25.0					22.6	$20,575
Black Canyon High School	Public	9-12	126 South 5th Street	Montrose	81401	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 964-8597	114	3	40.7	71.9%	44 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)					16.0							$14,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Delta High School

What schools feed into Delta High School?

Delta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedaredge Elementary School
Elementary : Garnet Mesa Elementary School
Elementary : Hotchkiss Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : North Fork Montessori @ Crawford
Elementary : Paonia K-8
Middle : Cedaredge Middle School
Middle : Delta Middle School

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Rank History for Delta High School

Rank History for all students at Delta High School

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Rank History for Female students at Delta High School

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Delta High School

Rank History for Male students at Delta High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Delta High School

Rank History for White students at Delta High School

Enrollment information for Delta High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delta High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Delta High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delta High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Delta High School

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Student Body

Schools Near Delta High School