Delano High School

www.delano.k12.mn.us

1,158 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Delano Senior High School, located in Delano, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Delano Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It caters to students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic mission, Delano Senior High is highly regarded for its active school culture and strong commitment to student development. The school offers a robust selection of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to engage deeply with their interests outside the classroom. By emphasizing character development and community involvement, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their future workplaces and communities.

1,158

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delano High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,050
Hispanic	32
Black	16
Asian	19
Two or More	41

White
1,050 (90.7%)
Two or More
41 (3.5%)
Hispanic
32 (2.8%)
Asian
19 (1.6%)
Black
16 (1.4%)

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:	DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)972-3365
Website:	http://www.delano.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 7 178

Grade 8 192

Grade 9 209

Grade 10 172

Grade 11 216

Grade 12 191

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Delano High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	178
Grade 8	192
Grade 9	209
Grade 10	172
Grade 11	216
Grade 12	191

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Delano High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	550	47.5%
Male	608	52.5%

High School 9th - 12th

BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

1,681 Students

877 BISON BLVD
BUFFALO, MN 55313 (9.8 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th