Delta High School

626 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Delta High School, located at 1400 Pioneer Road in Delta, Colorado, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Delta County School District 50J. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its curriculum typically balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests ranging from the arts to technical and career-focused pathways.

Beyond academics, Delta High School is a central hub for community life in the region, emphasizing the importance of extracurricular involvement. The school offers a range of athletic programs, student organizations, and leadership opportunities that encourage school spirit and personal development. By integrating community values with a structured educational framework, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to the Delta community and beyond.

626

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delta High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	215
Black	2
Asian	18
Two or More	25

White
366 (58.5%)
Hispanic
215 (34.3%)
Two or More
25 (4.0%)
Asian
18 (2.9%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Delta County Joint District No. 50
Phone:	(970)874-8031
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 9 183

Grade 10 152

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 153