Very Good
#417 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 21% in state
Delano High School
High School · Delano Public School District · Delano, MN
A high school in Delano, MN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 ELM AVE E, Delano, MN 55328
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Delano High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Delano High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,036
Median home value
$382,600
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 512 | 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.
Delano Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delano High School is listed in DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delano High School
Delano High School is a public high school in Delano, MN, part of Delano Public School District, serving approximately 1,176 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delano High School
What grades does Delano High School serve?
Delano High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Delano High School?
Delano High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delano High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delano High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delano High School rank in MN?
Delano High School ranks #417 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Delano High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delano High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Delano High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delano High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delano High School a charter school?
No, Delano High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delano High School a Title I school?
No, Delano High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delano High School?
11.9% of students at Delano 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (763) 972-3365
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 55328)
- 9,933
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 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.
- 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 55328; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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