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Deland High School

High School · Volusia · Deland, FL

A Volusia high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 N HILL AVE, Deland, FL 32724

  • Math 26% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation20.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Deland High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
56%
2013
ELA
57%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
45%
2024
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Deland 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,729

Median home value

$283,100

Median rent

$1,184/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
20.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·106 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2private6–120.9 mi52Compare →
Blue Jay Academy West VolusiaPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–121.0 mi70Compare →
Central Florida AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–124.6 mi189Compare →
Atlantic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available1,227Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#52 of 80
District spending per student
$10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deland High School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deland High School

Deland High School is a public high school in Deland, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 2,869 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,783 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Deland High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

DeLand High School is a public high school located in DeLand, Florida, established in 1922 2. The school currently has an enrollment of 3,616 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5 2. Its graduation rate is reported to be above 90% 2. The institution holds an "A" rating, which the school administration cites as a reflection of its commitment to student success and achievement 1. The school offers a Program of Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year and provides resources such as tutoring and parent portal access for monitoring student progress 1. Recent administrative updates include the recognition of Mr. Rizzo as Teacher of the Year and reminders regarding volunteer clearance requirements for the 2025-2026 school year 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.delandhs.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deland High School

What grades does Deland High School serve?

Deland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Deland High School?

Deland High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,869 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deland High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deland High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deland High School rank in FL?

Deland High School ranks #2,783 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Deland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Deland High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deland High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Deland High School a charter school?

No, Deland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deland High School a Title I school?

No, Deland High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deland High School?

51.0% of students at Deland 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
2,869
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
141
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
Phone
(386) 822-6500
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 32724)
43,615
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
43.7

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 · 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 32724; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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