Delano Joint Union High

Located in California’s Central Valley at 1720 Norwalk St. in Delano, the Delano Joint Union High School District serves as an essential secondary educational system within the Bakersfield-Delano metropolitan area. Positioned in a distant town setting, this fully operational traditional public school district operates four dedicated high school campuses serving more than 4,000 students in grades 9 through 12, alongside adult education opportunities. The district’s student body reflects a rich cultural diversity—predominantly composed of Hispanic and Asian students—with balanced class sizes distributed evenly across all four high school grade levels. Designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of young adults, the district offers a focused high school curriculum tailored to prepare graduates for post-secondary education and career pathways.

To maintain high educational standards and foster student development, the district relies on a substantial workforce comprising over 850 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a robust instructional team of approximately 370 full-time teachers, supported by nearly 46 instructional aides and over 437 support personnel who provide critical student services, administrative backing, and operational oversight. This favorable staffing model ensures that students receive individual attention, academic intervention, and well-rounded extracurricular experiences. For families, prospective students, and educational researchers examining Central Valley public education, Delano Joint Union High School District represents a well-resourced, community-centered system; comprehensive updates and resources remain accessible via their district portal at www.djuhsd.org.