Summary:
Denfeld High School is a public high school in Duluth, Minnesota, serving around 940 students in grades 9-12. The school faces some challenges, including lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population compared to nearby schools.
Denfeld High School has a relatively diverse student body, with 65.64% White, 8.19% African American, 4.57% Hispanic, 1.28% Asian, and 4.79% Native American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 29.66% of Denfeld students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 34.99% statewide and 37.53% in the Duluth Public School District. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 69.7% to 79.6%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher, ranging from 7.4% to 14.7%.
Interestingly, Denfeld High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school's Native American students have performed very well, ranking 4th out of 42 Minnesota high schools in 2023-2024, while the African American and multi-racial students have struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile. Additionally, the nearby Harbor City International Charter school, which is ranked 9th out of 480 Minnesota high schools, significantly outperforms Denfeld High School on academic measures, with 89.13% of Harbor City students proficient or better in reading, compared to only 52.27% at Denfeld. The Hermantown Community Schools district, which includes Hermantown Senior High, also consistently outperforms Denfeld High School on academic measures and has much higher graduation rates.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Duluth Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 480 Minnesota High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,519
Feeder schools for Denfeld High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4
Number of students: 917
Racial breakdown:
White:
65.0%
Two or more races:
15.2%
African American:
7.7%
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American Indian:
5.7%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Asian:
1.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%
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