Is Delta High School a good school?

Delta High School ranks 99 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Delta High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 800 students attended Delta High School.

What is the racial makeup of Delta High School?

Students at Delta High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Delta High School?

Delta High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Albany Elementary School Elementary : Eaton Elementary School Elementary : Royerton Elementary School Middle : Delta Middle School

Delta High School

Summary:

Delta High School is a public high school located in Muncie, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 787. The school is part of the Delaware Community School Corporation, which is ranked 61 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Delta High School has consistently ranked among the top-performing high schools in Indiana, with a peak ranking of 39 out of 388 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's students outperform the state and district averages in standardized tests, such as the SAT and ILEARN assessments, and the school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.7% to 95.8% over the past five years. Additionally, Delta High School has shown strong performance for special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% and top 5% of Indiana high schools, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, which is not reflective of the racial diversity seen in some of the nearby schools, such as Yorktown High School and Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities.

While Delta High School outperforms many of the surrounding schools in terms of academic metrics, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.1% in the 2020-2021 school year to 31.5% in the 2021-2022 school year. This is an area that the school may need to address to maintain its high academic standards. Overall, Delta High School is a high-performing public high school that has consistently ranked among the top schools in Indiana, but the school's racial homogeneity and recent increase in chronic absenteeism are areas that warrant further examination and potential improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3400 E Sr 28
Muncie, IN 47303

(765) 288-5597

District: Delaware Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,636

Feeder schools for Delta High School:

Elementary:	Albany Elementary School
	Eaton Elementary School
	Royerton Elementary School
Middle:	Delta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 800

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delta High School ranks better than 77% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Delta 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: White (89.4%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delta High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Delta High School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delta High School is $10,636.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delta High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delta High School 99^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Delta High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Delaware Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Community School Corp 61^st of 381 Indiana 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	IN State Percentile
2005	65.53	107^th	349	69.3%
2006	63.30	125^th	349	64.2%
2007	70.46	95^th	354	73.2%
2008	67.83	102^nd	360	71.7%
2009	62.57	157^th	364	56.9%
2010	55.47	105^th	362	71.0%
2011	46.93	181^st	364	50.3%
2012	59.43	102^nd	373	72.7%
2013	59.47	86^th	353	75.6%
2014	77.35	23^rd	379	93.9%
2015	66.53	77^th	400	80.8%
2016	64.96	111^th	394	71.8%
2017	71.82	75^th	380	80.3%
2018	65.07	124^th	385	67.8%
2019	77.46	44^th	389	88.7%
2021	78.89	39^th	388	89.9%
2022	79.09	71^st	409	82.6%
2023	72.08	66^th	398	83.4%
2024	66.01	99^th	431	77.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.86	116^th	285	59.3%
2024	15.03	269^th	289	6.9%

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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	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.10	36^th	379	90.5%
2024	57.55	125^th	377	66.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.03	107^th	388	72.4%
2024	69.79	79^th	392	79.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.04	42^nd	383	89.0%
2024	58.85	127^th	392	67.6%

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Rank History for White students at Delta High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	73.89	78^th	378	79.4%
2023	66.87	74^th	375	80.3%
2024	56.33	131^st	381	65.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana 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: Indiana Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, April 5, 2012

My oldest son graduated from Delta in 2011 & my other son will graduate this year. (2012) I have also worked there as a substitute teacher. DHS is an EXCELLENT school. Both of my sons have LOVED attending here. There are a variety of activites available for students from all walks of life. DHS excells in academics and athletics. (The football program is OUTSTANDING) Students at Delta are friendly, and don't tend to be as "clicky" as they can be at other schools. This is also a SAFE school. Teachers CARE about the students, and most have great relationships with their students. My oldest son is finishing up his first year at a small, private college with tough academic curriculum & he is doing VERY well. I feel that DHS prepared him well. My other son has been accepted at the same school. Both of them received honors scholarships, as well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Delta High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1001	6	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	1013
1989	928	4	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	938
1990	857	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	863
1991	779	4	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	795
1992	821	8	9	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	844
1993	863	8	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	874
1994	842	12	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	869
1995	856	14	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	886
1996	856	14	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	886
1997	871	12	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	894
1998	910	8	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
1999	971	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	976
2000	920	8	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	934
2001	892	6	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	906
2002	870	12	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	892
2003	870	12	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	892
2004	873	13	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	894
2005	883	15	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	913
2006	883	16	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
2007	887	12	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	8	921
2008	880	11	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	12	918
2009	867	8	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	11	900
2010	843	5	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	11	873
2011	816	12	6	19	0	0	10	0	863
2012	791	7	7	16	1	0	10	0	832
2013	772	8	3	11	1	0	8	0	803
2014	803	8	3	10	2	0	14	0	840
2015	811	8	4	7	4	0	17	0	851
2016	819	8	3	7	4	0	17	0	858
2017	824	8	3	7	4	1	24	0	871
2018	816	12	2	9	4	1	26	0	870
2019	801	11	1	10	2	1	24	0	850
2020	768	18	1	9	0	1	30	0	827
2021	751	22	0	8	0	0	28	0	809
2022	711	18	0	20	1	0	33	0	783
2023	703	20	3	25	2	0	34	0	787
2024	715	19	3	32	3	0	28	0	800

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	1013	54.3	18.6	3.8
1989	938	51.0	18.3	4.3
1990	863	52.0	16.5	3.8
1991	795	51.0	15.5	5.2
1992	844	49.6	17.0	7.3
1993	874	50.0	17.5	8.2
1994	869	51.7	16.8	7.7
1995	886	49.7	17.8	6.7
1996	886	49.7	17.8	6.7
1997	894	49.9	17.9	7
1998	930	49.8	18.7	6.8
1999	976	49.3	19.8	10.6
2000	934	53.0	17.6	11.9
2001	906	52.0	17.4	13.9
2002	892	50.5	17.7	17.2
2003	892	50.5	17.7	17.2
2004	894	49.6	18.0	16.4
2005	913	50.1	18.2	16.6
2006	911	50.2	18.1	18.7
2007	921	n/a	n/a	24.8
2008	918	48.1	19.1	23.3
2009	900	49.7	18.1	25.9
2010	873	47.8	18.2	28.8
2011	863	49.5	17.4	30.8
2012	832	50.0	16.6	33.5
2013	803	50.0	16.0	34.9
2014	840	48.7	17.2	35.6
2015	851	49.0	17.3	34.2
2016	858	49.0	17.5	32.2
2017	871	52.0	16.7	31
2018	870	51.1	17.0	36.2
2019	850	51.2	16.5	36.5
2020	827	49.5	16.6	36.2
2021	809	51.5	15.6	37.6
2022	783	54.8	14.2	33.3
2023	787	55.5	14.1	43.2
2024	800	55.5	14.3	45.4

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	1013	54.3	18.6	3.8
1989	938	51.0	18.3	4.3
1990	863	52.0	16.5	3.8
1991	795	51.0	15.5	5.2
1992	844	49.6	17.0	7.3
1993	874	50.0	17.5	8.2
1994	869	51.7	16.8	7.7
1995	886	49.7	17.8	6.7
1996	886	49.7	17.8	6.7
1997	894	49.9	17.9	7
1998	930	49.8	18.7	6.8
1999	976	49.3	19.8	10.6
2000	934	53.0	17.6	11.9
2001	906	52.0	17.4	13.9
2002	892	50.5	17.7	17.2
2003	892	50.5	17.7	17.2
2004	894	49.6	18.0	16.4
2005	913	50.1	18.2	16.6
2006	911	50.2	18.1	18.7
2007	921	n/a	n/a	24.8
2008	918	48.1	19.1	23.3
2009	900	49.7	18.1	25.9
2010	873	47.8	18.2	28.8
2011	863	49.5	17.4	30.8
2012	832	50.0	16.6	33.5
2013	803	50.0	16.0	34.9
2014	840	48.7	17.2	35.6
2015	851	49.0	17.3	34.2
2016	858	49.0	17.5	32.2
2017	871	52.0	16.7	31
2018	870	51.1	17.0	36.2
2019	850	51.2	16.5	36.5
2020	827	49.5	16.6	36.2
2021	809	51.5	15.6	37.6
2022	783	54.8	14.2	33.3
2023	787	55.5	14.1	43.2
2024	800	55.5	14.3	45.4

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$342 (3.6%)	$9,131 (96.4%)	$9,474
2020	$388 (4.2%)	$8,956 (95.8%)	$9,344
2021	$400 (4.1%)	$9,372 (95.9%)	$9,772
2022	$917 (8.6%)	$9,720 (91.4%)	$10,636

Data source: Indiana 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 44^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 66^th of 398 High schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Delta High School)	58	36	22%
End of Course Biology (Delaware Community School Corp)	58	36	22%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	850	787	7.4%
African American	11	20	81.8%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	10	25	150%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	801	703	12.2%
Two or More Races	24	34	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	43.2%	6.7%

Schools Near Delta High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delta High School	Public	9-12	3400 E Sr 28	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 288-5597	800	56	14.3	45.4%	715 (89.4%)	19 (2.4%)	32 (4.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	66	99^th of 431 public high schools	77.0%		72.1	66^th of 398 public high schools	83.4%	33	53.5	31.4									46.5	$10,636	$917	$9,720
Muncie Area Career Center	Public	6-12	2500 N Elgin	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 747-5250	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Excel Center - Muncie	Public, Charter	9-12	1023 W Jackson St	Indianapolis	47305	Delaware County	Excel Center - Muncie	Yes	No	No	No	(765) 283-0916	283	12	23.5	42.8%	186 (65.7%)	55 (19.4%)	22 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	5	421^st of 431 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0										$3,678	$49	$3,629
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn	Public	10-12	BSU - 301 N Talley Avenue	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn	No	No	No	No	(765) 285-8102	205	30	6.8	15.6%	125 (61.0%)	14 (6.8%)	11 (5.4%)	32 (15.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.7%)	99.7	1^st of 431 public high schools	99.8%		99.8	2^nd of 398 public high schools	99.5%	1	91.1	81.2										$26,407	$262	$26,145
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	10000 N Cr 600 W	Gaston	47342	Delaware County	Wes-Del Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 358-4091	451	36	12.5	50.3%	424 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	54.1	170^th of 431 public high schools	60.6%		48.5	186^th of 398 public high schools	53.3%	16	42.4	18.6	38.0	44.1	59.7	47.2	36.6	23.7	28.4	30.0	58.8	$11,747	$1,169	$10,578
Wapahani High School	Public	9-12	10401 E Cr 167 S	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 289-7323	334	29	11.7		309 (92.5%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	63.5	113^th of 431 public high schools	73.8%		51.5	170^th of 398 public high schools	57.3%	57	52.3	27.9									46.6	$11,297	$903	$10,393
Yorktown High School	Public	9-12	1100 S Tiger Dr	Yorktown	47396	Delaware County	Yorktown Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 759-2550	815	48	16.8	34.8%	677 (83.1%)	35 (4.3%)	26 (3.2%)	23 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (6.4%)	82.1	44^th of 431 public high schools	89.8%		69.3	74^th of 398 public high schools	81.4%	30	67.0	39.6									51.0	$11,065	$559	$10,506
Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1878 N Cr 1000 W	Parker City	47368	Randolph County	Monroe Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 468-7545	466	34	13.9	44.4%	434 (93.1%)	8 (1.7%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	41.8	255^th of 431 public high schools	40.8%		54.7	156^th of 398 public high schools	60.8%	99	36.5	13.5		38.8	36.8	37.9		52.9	27.6	41.0	48.8	$11,154	$352	$10,802
Cowan High School	Public	7-12	9401 S Nottingham	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Cowan Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 289-7128	350	25	14.2	49.7%	325 (92.9%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	43.7	242^nd of 431 public high schools	43.9%		45.3	210^th of 398 public high schools	47.2%	32	53.5	18.6		51.7	39.3	45.4		31.0	18.0	24.4	29.2	$9,638	$333	$9,305
Blackford Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2392 N Sr 3 N	Hartford City	47348	Blackford County	Blackford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 348-7560	715	51	14.1	51.7%	638 (89.2%)	6 (0.8%)	38 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.2%)	38.9	272^nd of 431 public high schools	36.9%		46.9	197^th of 398 public high schools	50.5%	75	51.3	13.3		38.2	44.6	41.5		46.5	46.4	46.5	26.6	$11,246	$1,200	$10,046

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