Is Desoto County High School a good school?

Desoto County High School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Desoto County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,244 students attended Desoto County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Desoto County High School?

Students at Desoto County High School are 48% Hispanic, 39% White, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Desoto County High School?

Desoto County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Memorial Elementary School Elementary : Nocatee Elementary School Elementary : West Elementary School Middle : Desoto Middle School

Desoto County High School in Arcadia FL

Performance Trends

Compare Details Desoto County High School ranks worse than 77% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Desoto County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.2%), White (39.1%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desoto County High School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Desoto County High School employs 70.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desoto County High School is $11,284.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Desoto County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County High School 621^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Desoto County High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Desoto 67^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Desoto County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	43.98	294^th	484	39.3%
2005	45.09	304^th	487	37.6%
2006	38.97	322^nd	477	32.5%
2007	33.18	389^th	563	30.9%
2008	37.21	380^th	577	34.1%
2009	35.37	412^th	587	29.8%
2010	44.65	388^th	620	37.4%
2011	31.36	463^rd	622	25.6%
2012	31.33	392^nd	606	35.3%
2013	39.72	375^th	648	42.1%
2014	41.69	391^st	687	43.1%
2016	28.29	468^th	693	32.5%
2017	19.83	538^th	714	24.6%
2018	20.22	544^th	716	24.0%
2019	23.50	538^th	734	26.7%
2021	23.01	532^nd	746	28.7%
2022	19.83	594^th	774	23.3%
2023	25.87	544^th	792	31.3%
2024	22.69	621^st	807	23.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Desoto County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	712	212	9	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
1989	694	226	6	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	957
1990	630	174	7	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	845
1991	674	175	8	47	4	n/a	n/a	0	908
1992	689	197	8	52	3	n/a	n/a	0	949
1993	678	217	12	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	969
1994	631	236	10	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	954
1995	685	245	9	112	1	n/a	n/a	0	1052
1996	685	245	9	112	1	n/a	n/a	0	1052
1997	688	214	8	143	0	n/a	n/a	0	1053
1998	712	213	10	149	1	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1999	687	200	8	178	2	n/a	n/a	0	1075
2000	685	206	6	196	2	n/a	n/a	0	1095
2001	665	211	7	223	3	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2002	682	239	2	261	3	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2003	682	239	2	261	3	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2004	676	230	7	291	3	n/a	n/a	0	1207
2005	681	244	7	324	2	n/a	n/a	0	1258
2006	710	222	9	318	1	n/a	n/a	0	1260
2007	665	204	11	320	1	n/a	n/a	5	1206
2008	615	215	10	355	1	n/a	n/a	8	1204
2009	590	182	9	352	1	n/a	n/a	8	1142
2010	587	159	6	374	2	n/a	n/a	8	1136
2011	528	153	7	407	0	0	16	0	1111
2012	500	154	9	424	1	1	17	0	1106
2013	498	142	8	498	3	2	24	0	1175
2014	488	132	6	498	2	2	21	0	1149
2015	483	146	5	522	1	1	20	0	1178
2016	478	144	5	580	0	1	25	0	1233
2017	467	134	4	568	1	0	28	0	1202
2018	465	141	4	608	2	0	28	0	1248
2019	444	138	6	671	3	1	28	0	1291
2020	467	115	5	664	3	1	24	0	1279
2021	438	117	4	583	1	2	24	0	1169
2022	468	132	6	607	2	1	28	0	1244
2023	487	119	9	600	2	1	26	0	1244

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 Desoto County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	965	65.0	14.8	23.1
1989	957	59.0	16.2	23.2
1990	845	58.0	14.5	21.4
1991	908	60.0	15.1	21
1992	949	53.0	17.9	27.8
1993	969	55.0	17.6	28.6
1994	954	56.0	17.0	29.6
1995	1052	56.0	18.8	35.8
1996	1052	56.0	18.8	35.8
1997	1053	58.0	18.2	38.7
1998	1085	63.0	17.2	36.7
1999	1075	64.0	16.8	43.7
2000	1095	61.0	18.0	42.6
2001	1109	65.0	17.1	43.2
2002	1187	67.0	17.7	47.3
2003	1187	67.0	17.7	47.3
2004	1207	68.0	17.8	51.5
2005	1258	65.0	19.4	47.3
2006	1260	67.0	18.8	48.7
2007	1206	66.0	18.3	51.3
2008	1204	67.0	18.0	60.4
2009	1142	73.6	17.3	60.5
2010	1136	63.5	17.8	65.2
2011	1111	68.0	16.3	68.3
2012	1106	67.3	16.4	69
2013	1175	69.0	17.0	73.6
2014	1149	71.0	16.1	69.7
2015	1178	67.0	17.5	52
2016	1233	69.0	17.8	52.9
2017	1202	68.0	17.6	54
2018	1248	66.0	18.9	8.2
2019	1291	66.0	19.5	55.5
2020	1279	68.0	18.8	50.4
2021	1169	66.9	17.4	55.1
2022	1244	68.5	18.1	57.1
2023	1244	70.3	17.6	66.6

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 Desoto County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	965	65.0	14.8	23.1
1989	957	59.0	16.2	23.2
1990	845	58.0	14.5	21.4
1991	908	60.0	15.1	21
1992	949	53.0	17.9	27.8
1993	969	55.0	17.6	28.6
1994	954	56.0	17.0	29.6
1995	1052	56.0	18.8	35.8
1996	1052	56.0	18.8	35.8
1997	1053	58.0	18.2	38.7
1998	1085	63.0	17.2	36.7
1999	1075	64.0	16.8	43.7
2000	1095	61.0	18.0	42.6
2001	1109	65.0	17.1	43.2
2002	1187	67.0	17.7	47.3
2003	1187	67.0	17.7	47.3
2004	1207	68.0	17.8	51.5
2005	1258	65.0	19.4	47.3
2006	1260	67.0	18.8	48.7
2007	1206	66.0	18.3	51.3
2008	1204	67.0	18.0	60.4
2009	1142	73.6	17.3	60.5
2010	1136	63.5	17.8	65.2
2011	1111	68.0	16.3	68.3
2012	1106	67.3	16.4	69
2013	1175	69.0	17.0	73.6
2014	1149	71.0	16.1	69.7
2015	1178	67.0	17.5	52
2016	1233	69.0	17.8	52.9
2017	1202	68.0	17.6	54
2018	1248	66.0	18.9	8.2
2019	1291	66.0	19.5	55.5
2020	1279	68.0	18.8	50.4
2021	1169	66.9	17.4	55.1
2022	1244	68.5	18.1	57.1
2023	1244	70.3	17.6	66.6

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 Desoto County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$924 (10.7%)	$7,723 (89.3%)	$8,647
2019	$808 (9.3%)	$7,882 (90.7%)	$8,689
2020	$959 (10.4%)	$8,285 (89.6%)	$9,245
2021	$1,164 (11.7%)	$8,798 (88.3%)	$9,962
2022	$2,196 (19.7%)	$8,939 (80.3%)	$11,135
2023	$2,726 (24.2%)	$8,558 (75.8%)	$11,284

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desoto County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 538^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 544^th of 792 High schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County High School)	38	32	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto)	37	30	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County High School)	17	30	13%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto)	17	31	14%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Desoto County High School)	50	45	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Desoto)	49	45	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Desoto County High School)	60	57	3%
End of Course US History (Desoto)	58	54	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Desoto County High School)	25	10	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Desoto)	49	26	23%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Desoto County High School)	40	26	14%
End of Course Geometry (Desoto)	40	26	14%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1291	1244	3.6%
African American	138	119	13.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	671	600	10.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	444	487	9.7%
Two or More Races	28	26	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.5%	66.6%	11.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Desoto County High School	Public	9-12	1710 E Gibson St	Arcadia	34266	DeSoto County	Desoto	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 494-3434	1,244	70	17.6	66.6%	487 (39.1%)	119 (9.6%)	600 (48.2%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.1%)	22.7	621^st of 807 public high schools	23.0%		25.9	544^th of 792 public high schools	31.3%	77	31.0	37.0	19.0	29.0	55.0	54.0	$11,284	$2,726	$8,558
Pioneer Career Academy	Public	5-12	200 S Florida Ave	Wauchula	33873	Hardee County	Hardee	No	No	No	No	(863) 735-2300	29	1	29.0	100.0%	4 (13.8%)	4 (13.8%)	20 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	6.3	703^rd of 807 public high schools	12.9%					(n/a)		18.0	9.0		27.0		$15,781	$5,719	$10,062

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