Delta High School

848 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Delta High School, located in Muncie, Indiana, serves as the primary high school for the Delaware Community School Corporation. It is a comprehensive public institution that places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a robust curriculum that includes a variety of core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for dual-credit enrollment. The school is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics and the performing arts, which play a central role in fostering school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond academics and extracurriculars, Delta High School is characterized by its commitment to student development and community involvement within the Muncie and Albany areas. The school maintains a focus on creating a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, leadership, and civic responsibility. With a dedicated faculty and a long-standing tradition of academic rigor, Delta continues to be a cornerstone of the local community, striving to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate both college and career paths effectively.

848

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delta High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	760
Hispanic	30
Black	18
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	5

White
760 (89.6%)
Two or More
31 (3.7%)
Hispanic
30 (3.5%)
Black
18 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)

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:	Delaware Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)288-5597
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 240

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 176

Ungraded 1