DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL

www.isd709.org/denfeld

951 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Denfeld High School, located in the Denfeld neighborhood of West Duluth, Minnesota, serves as one of the primary secondary institutions within the Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709). Known for its rich history and iconic collegiate gothic architecture, the school is a prominent landmark in the community. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Denfeld is well-known for its vibrant student life and long-standing "Hunters" mascot tradition. The school supports a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations that foster school spirit and community engagement. By combining its historic legacy with modern educational initiatives, Denfeld High School remains a focal point for student development and community involvement in the Duluth area.

951

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	51
Black	66
Asian	6
Two or More	162
American Indian	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
615 (64.7%)
Two or More
162 (17.0%)
Black
66 (6.9%)
Hispanic
51 (5.4%)
American Indian
50 (5.3%)
Asian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)336-8830
Website:	http://www.isd709.org/denfeld
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 9 236

Grade 10 225

Grade 11 285

Grade 12 205