DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

DESOTO
1710 E GIBSON ST
ARCADIA, FL 34266
1,244 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
DeSoto County High School, located in Arcadia, Florida, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the surrounding DeSoto County community. As the district's flagship high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school fosters a traditional academic environment while providing various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and vocational opportunities intended to promote student engagement and personal development.

The school functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing its commitment to academic achievement and school spirit. Through its official website, the institution provides students and families with resources regarding athletic schedules, academic calendars, and administrative policies. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards and community involvement, DeSoto County High School strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global landscape.
1,244
Total Students
70.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    600 (48.2 %)
  • White
    487 (39.1 %)
  • Black
    119 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    9 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • 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: DESOTO
Phone: (863)494-3434
Website: http://dhs.desotoschools.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 545
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 73

* 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 9 317
Grade 10 323
Grade 11 305
Grade 12 299
Gender Ratio