Deland High School

Summary:

Deland High School is a public high school located in Deland, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,926 students. The school is part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Deland High School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (26.86%) and African American (15.07%) students. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.5% to 96.0% over the past five years, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, Deland High School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.3% in 2018-2019 to 35.9% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores in various subjects, such as Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, and US History, have been consistently lower than the state and district averages, indicating a need for improvement in academic performance.

Deland High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 136 out of 693 Florida high schools in 2015-2016 to a current ranking of 335 out of 807 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as Spruce Creek High School, which has significantly higher test scores and a 98.6% four-year graduation rate, Deland High School generally performs lower. Additionally, Deland High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.83%), which is higher than some of the nearby schools, suggesting that the school may need to address socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 800 N Hill Ave
       Deland, FL  32724


(386) 822-6500

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,867 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  2,926

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.4%
Hispanic:
26.9%
African American:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deland High School ranks better than 58.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Deland High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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
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Compare Details Deland High School has the largest high school student body size in the Volusia School District. Student population at Deland High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.4%), Hispanic (26.9%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deland High School is 21.8, which is the 7th best among 11 high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Deland High School employs 134 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deland High School is $8,867. 8 high schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Deland High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Deland High School 335th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Deland High School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deland High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.55 195th 484 59.7%
2005 66.21 165th 487 66.1%
2006 72.43 113th 477 76.3%
2007 68.77 163rd 563 71.0%
2008 69.85 153rd 577 73.5%
2009 69.09 165th 587 71.9%
2010 67.20 193rd 620 68.9%
2011 74.81 143rd 622 77.0%
2012 43.64 300th 606 50.5%
2013 63.21 173rd 648 73.3%
2014 66.53 165th 687 76.0%
2016 65.91 136th 693 80.4%
2017 55.94 227th 714 68.2%
2018 40.62 370th 716 48.3%
2019 34.65 443rd 734 39.6%
2021 39.56 372nd 746 50.1%
2022 40.14 384th 774 50.4%
2023 39.63 392nd 792 50.5%
2024 47.08 335th 807 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Deland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2421 343 14 99 2 n/a n/a 0 2879
1989 1828 416 12 38 2 n/a n/a 0 2296
1990 1575 333 18 40 2 n/a n/a 0 1968
1991 1723 385 23 51 4 n/a n/a 0 2186
1992 1722 396 24 59 2 n/a n/a 0 2203
1993 1833 392 37 84 3 n/a n/a 0 2349
1994 1779 410 23 78 3 n/a n/a 0 2293
1995 1865 432 24 94 5 n/a n/a 0 2420
1996 1865 432 24 94 5 n/a n/a 0 2420
1997 1844 422 24 119 8 n/a n/a 0 2417
1998 1896 414 27 139 4 n/a n/a 0 2480
1999 2071 404 36 136 8 n/a n/a 0 2655
2000 2010 373 37 145 10 n/a n/a 0 2575
2001 2010 385 30 171 4 n/a n/a 0 2600
2002 2149 462 28 207 5 n/a n/a 0 2851
2003 2149 462 28 207 5 n/a n/a 0 2851
2004 2159 478 35 215 7 n/a n/a 0 2894
2005 2276 471 52 246 7 n/a n/a 0 3052
2006 2375 501 50 307 7 n/a n/a 0 3240
2007 2415 464 53 346 6 n/a n/a 52 3336
2008 2457 467 52 396 3 n/a n/a 73 3448
2009 2286 467 54 409 4 n/a n/a 101 3321
2010 2204 414 69 475 10 n/a n/a 93 3265
2011 1819 356 53 387 9 2 69 0 2695
2012 1659 360 48 342 8 1 56 0 2474
2013 1606 373 54 355 3 1 61 0 2453
2014 1540 337 52 341 5 2 69 0 2346
2015 1472 322 52 408 4 1 61 0 2320
2016 1514 323 43 477 4 2 70 0 2433
2017 1502 336 48 545 5 2 83 0 2521
2018 1493 328 56 582 8 5 83 0 2555
2019 1499 381 62 653 6 6 82 0 2689
2020 1525 385 68 678 5 5 86 0 2752
2021 1300 319 59 584 5 7 69 0 2343
2022 1492 411 64 701 2 5 74 0 2749
2023 1532 441 69 786 5 6 87 0 2926

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 Deland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2879 148.0 19.4 7.7
1989 2296 118.0 19.4 9.2
1990 1968 126.0 15.6 12
1991 2186 126.0 17.3 12.1
1992 2203 123.0 17.9 11.3
1993 2349 125.0 18.8 15.1
1994 2293 131.0 17.5 20
1995 2420 130.0 18.6 22.2
1996 2420 130.0 18.6 22.2
1997 2417 132.0 18.3 22.5
1998 2480 137.0 18.1 20.7
1999 2655 141.0 18.8 20.2
2000 2575 144.0 17.9 16.9
2001 2600 147.0 17.7 16.3
2002 2851 162.0 17.6 9.2
2003 2851 162.0 17.6 9.2
2004 2894 171.0 16.9 21.8
2005 3052 185.0 16.5 21.6
2006 3240 189.0 17.1 28.3
2007 3336 198.0 16.8 26.3
2008 3448 211.0 16.3 27
2009 3321 191.2 19.3 30.1
2010 3265 171.0 19.0 38.5
2011 2695 143.0 18.8 42.8
2012 2474 136.4 18.1 43.3
2013 2453 134.0 18.3 47.3
2014 2346 130.0 18.0 47.2
2015 2320 131.0 17.7 48.7
2016 2433 134.0 18.1 54.3
2017 2521 139.0 18.1 55.4
2018 2555 135.0 18.9 57.8
2019 2689 134.0 20.0 55.7
2020 2752 136.0 20.2 50.9
2021 2343 125.0 18.7 53
2022 2749 131.0 20.9 53.3
2023 2926 134.0 21.8 49.8

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 Deland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2879 148.0 19.4 7.7
1989 2296 118.0 19.4 9.2
1990 1968 126.0 15.6 12
1991 2186 126.0 17.3 12.1
1992 2203 123.0 17.9 11.3
1993 2349 125.0 18.8 15.1
1994 2293 131.0 17.5 20
1995 2420 130.0 18.6 22.2
1996 2420 130.0 18.6 22.2
1997 2417 132.0 18.3 22.5
1998 2480 137.0 18.1 20.7
1999 2655 141.0 18.8 20.2
2000 2575 144.0 17.9 16.9
2001 2600 147.0 17.7 16.3
2002 2851 162.0 17.6 9.2
2003 2851 162.0 17.6 9.2
2004 2894 171.0 16.9 21.8
2005 3052 185.0 16.5 21.6
2006 3240 189.0 17.1 28.3
2007 3336 198.0 16.8 26.3
2008 3448 211.0 16.3 27
2009 3321 191.2 19.3 30.1
2010 3265 171.0 19.0 38.5
2011 2695 143.0 18.8 42.8
2012 2474 136.4 18.1 43.3
2013 2453 134.0 18.3 47.3
2014 2346 130.0 18.0 47.2
2015 2320 131.0 17.7 48.7
2016 2433 134.0 18.1 54.3
2017 2521 139.0 18.1 55.4
2018 2555 135.0 18.9 57.8
2019 2689 134.0 20.0 55.7
2020 2752 136.0 20.2 50.9
2021 2343 125.0 18.7 53
2022 2749 131.0 20.9 53.3
2023 2926 134.0 21.8 49.8

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 Deland High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $301 (4.4%) $6,529 (95.6%) $6,830
2019 $323 (4.5%) $6,809 (95.5%) $7,131
2020 $254 (3.4%) $7,234 (96.6%) $7,488
2021 $548 (6.9%) $7,391 (93.1%) $7,939
2022 $1,045 (13.1%) $6,941 (86.9%) $7,985
2023 $1,125 (12.7%) $7,741 (87.3%) $8,867

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deland High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 443rd of 734 High schoolsRanks 392nd of 792 High schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Deland High School)4546
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5145
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Deland High School)4844
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5046
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Deland High School)7165
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Volusia)7366
 7%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Deland High School)5857
 1%
   End of Course US History (Volusia)6457
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Deland High School)1924
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)5542
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Deland High School)3737
   End of Course Geometry (Volusia)5540
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26892926
 8.8%
African American381441
 15.7%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian6269
 11.3%
Hispanic653786
 20.4%
Pacific Islander66
White14991532
 2.2%
Two or More Races8287
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%49.8%
 5.9%


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Students at Deland High School are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,926 students attended Deland High School.

Deland High School ranks 335th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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