Delano High School

www.delano.k12.mn.us

1,209 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Delano Senior High School, located in Delano, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Delano Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It caters to students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic mission, Delano Senior High is highly regarded for its active school culture and strong commitment to student development. The school offers a robust selection of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to engage deeply with their interests outside the classroom. By emphasizing character development and community involvement, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their future workplaces and communities.

1,209

Total Students

60.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delano High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,109
Hispanic	28
Black	7
Asian	16
Two or More	49

White
1,109 (91.7 %)
Two or More
49 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (2.3 %)
Asian
16 (1.3 %)
Black
7 (0.6 %)

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:	DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)972-3365
Website:	http://www.delano.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 7 208

Grade 8 187

Grade 9 230

Grade 10 196

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 197