Delano High

www.djuhsd.org

1,221 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Delano High School, located at 1331 Cecil Avenue in Delano, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Delano Joint Union High School District. As one of the primary secondary education institutions in the region, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success. The campus functions within a district committed to fostering an environment of learning, growth, and community engagement, emphasizing both traditional classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities to support holistic student development.

By leveraging the resources provided through the district’s official portal (djuhsd.org), the school maintains clear communication with families regarding academic calendars, athletic programs, and administrative policies. Delano High plays a vital role in the local community by striving to uphold high educational standards and equipping its graduates with the essential skills, values, and knowledge required to navigate the challenges of higher education and the workforce in a modern, global society.

1,221

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delano High
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1,100
Black	2
Asian	97
Two or More	4

Hispanic
1,100 (90.1%)
Asian
97 (7.9%)
White
18 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.3%)
Black
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Delano Joint Union High
Phone:	(661)720-4137
Website:	http://www.djuhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,060
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 323

Grade 10 294

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 316