Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Delta High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Delta High School's student population of 109 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delta High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
20%
4%
White
13%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta High School's ranking?
Delta High School is ranked #347 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delta High School?
The graduation rate of Delta High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Delta High School?
109 students attend Delta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Delta High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta High School?
Delta High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delta High School offer ?
Delta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delta High School part of?
Delta High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Delta High School located?
Delta High School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East.
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