Very Good
#647 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 36% in state
Delta High School
High School · Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Delta, CO
A Delta County Joint District No. 50 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1400 PIONEER ROAD, Delta, CO 81416
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Delta High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delta High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High3,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,174
Median home value
$282,500
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Mesa Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Vision Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Cedaredge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
| North Fork High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 278 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Delta County Joint District No. 50
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delta High School is listed in Delta County Joint District No. 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delta High School
Delta High School is a public high school in Delta, CO, part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, serving approximately 616 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delta High School
What grades does Delta High School serve?
Delta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Delta High School?
Delta High School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta High School rank in CO?
Delta High School ranks #647 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Delta High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Delta High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Delta High School a charter school?
No, Delta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta High School a Title I school?
No, Delta High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta High School?
52.3% of students at Delta High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (970) 874-8031
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 81416)
- 14,219
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81416; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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