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Deland High School

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Deland High School ranks 321 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

321^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 62% of Florida high schools

Summary

Deland High School is a large public high school in Deland, FL, serving 2,936 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Volusia district, and it stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 99.1%, which is significantly higher than the district (95.6%) and state (92.2%) averages, as well as for its lower chronic absenteeism rate of 29.6% compared to nearby schools like Mainland High School (44.1%) and Pine Ridge High School (42.7%).

Academically, Deland High School shows strong performance in science and history, with 77% of students proficient in Biology 1 and 80% in U.S. History, both above state averages. However, it faces a notable challenge in Algebra 1, where only 46% of students are proficient, compared to 61% for the district and 63% for the state. This contrasts with its solid performance in Geometry (57% proficiency). The school has shown a steady recovery from a low point in 2018-2019, climbing back to a 3-star rating and ranking 321st out of 838 high schools in Florida (62nd percentile), indicating stability and effective interventions.

Compared to its highest-performing neighbor, Spruce Creek High School, Deland trails in English Language Arts, with 60% of 10th graders proficient versus Spruce Creek's 72%. Yet, Deland achieves its results with lower per-student spending ($9,069) than schools like T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School ($12,254), suggesting efficient use of resources. Overall, Deland High School is a solid, middle-of-the-pack performer that excels at graduating students and in science and history, while working to improve foundational math skills.

2,936

Students ?

22.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,069

Per pupil spending ?

45.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 N Hill Ave
Deland, FL 32724

(386) 822-6909

District: Volusia

Feeder schools for Deland High School:

Elementary:	Blue Lake Elementary School
	Citrus Grove Elementary School
	Edith I. Starke Elementary School
	Freedom Elementary School
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	George W. Marks Elementary School
	Volusia Pines Elementary School
	Woodward Avenue Elementary School
Middle:	Deland Middle School
	Southwestern Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

Hispanic:

27.5%

African American:

14.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 40th percentile in 2019 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 62nd (2026) from a 40th-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the Florida median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 17 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

321^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 11High Schools in the Volusia

34^th of 70Volusia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	51.4	321 of 838	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.1	307 of 844	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.1	335 of 807	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.6	392 of 792	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.1	384 of 774	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.6	372 of 746	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.7	443 of 734	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.6	370 of 716	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.9	227 of 714	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.9	136 of 693	80.4%	★★★★☆
2014	66.5	165 of 687	76.0%	★★★★☆
2013	63.2	173 of 648	73.3%	★★★★☆
2012	43.6	300 of 606	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.8	143 of 622	77.0%	★★★★☆
2010	67.2	193 of 620	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.1	165 of 587	71.9%	★★★★☆
2008	69.9	153 of 577	73.5%	★★★★☆
2007	68.8	163 of 563	71.0%	★★★★☆
2006	72.4	113 of 477	76.3%	★★★★☆
2005	66.2	165 of 487	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.5	195 of 484	59.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History80%+6 vs state

Biology 177%+3 vs state

English Language Arts57%-3 vs state

Geometry57%~ state avg

Algebra 146%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	800 N Hill Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 822-6909	2,936	131	22.4	45.4%	1,516 (51.6%)	436 (14.9%)	808 (27.5%)	78 (2.7%)	4 (0.1%)	4 (0.1%)	90 (3.1%)	51.4	321^st of 838 public high schools	61.7%		52.1	307^th of 844 public high schools	63.6%	14				54.0	60.0					46.0	57.0	77.0	80.0		$9,069	$485	$8,586
Deltona High School	Public	9-12	100 Wolf Pack Run	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 575-4153	1,716	76	22.5	51.2%	553 (32.2%)	243 (14.2%)	835 (48.7%)	20 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (3.6%)	53.8	288^th of 838 public high schools	65.6%		55.1	264^th of 844 public high schools	68.7%	24				61.0	67.0					42.0	46.0	85.0	75.0		$10,151	$793	$9,359
University High School	Public	9-12	1000 W Rhode Island Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 968-0013	2,855	113	25.2	43.5%	1,333 (46.7%)	328 (11.5%)	1,031 (36.1%)	52 (1.8%)	4 (0.1%)	7 (0.2%)	100 (3.5%)	48.2	364^th of 838 public high schools	56.6%		50.5	329^th of 844 public high schools	61.0%	35				52.0	58.0					42.0	46.0	82.0	79.0		$8,599	$493	$8,106
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program	Public	8-12	1300 Red John Dr	Daytona Beach	32124	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 947-5990	19	2	9.5	73.7%	4 (21.1%)	6 (31.6%)	7 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)								(n/a)
Pine Ridge High School	Public	9-12	926 Howland Blvd	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 575-4195	1,648	74	22.2	51.2%	573 (34.8%)	268 (16.3%)	721 (43.8%)	15 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.4%)	62 (3.8%)	39.4	480^th of 838 public high schools	42.7%		37.9	485^th of 844 public high schools	42.5%	5				48.0	49.0					33.0	34.0	76.0	77.0		$9,453	$715	$8,738
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 W 13th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5750	738	36	20.5	39.8%	305 (41.3%)	90 (12.2%)	247 (33.5%)	62 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.3%)	79.5	70^th of 838 public high schools	91.6%		78.3	86^th of 844 public high schools	89.8%	16				82.0	87.0					44.0	80.0	95.0	93.0		$10,928	$476	$10,452
Spruce Creek High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 Taylor Rd	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 322-6272	2,576	112	22.9	34.0%	1,754 (68.1%)	298 (11.6%)	243 (9.4%)	157 (6.1%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	113 (4.4%)	62.8	196^th of 838 public high schools	76.6%		61.9	202^nd of 844 public high schools	76.1%	6				68.0	72.0					42.0	60.0	85.0	78.0		$9,288	$491	$8,797
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1250 Reed Canal Rd	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-6100	1,209	54	22.3	52.2%	661 (54.7%)	282 (23.3%)	164 (13.6%)	27 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (6.0%)	47.3	375^th of 838 public high schools	55.3%		49.8	338^th of 844 public high schools	60.0%	37				55.0	53.0					39.0	45.0	84.0	80.0		$10,910	$828	$10,082
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School	Public	6-12	100 E Washington Ave	Pierson	32180	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 740-9800	1,044	56	18.5	60.4%	374 (35.8%)	41 (3.9%)	611 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.3%)	37.1	505^th of 838 public high schools	39.7%		29.8	587^th of 844 public high schools	30.5%	82	42.0	47.0	47.0	39.0	55.0	44.0	30.0	48.0	44.0	45.0	45.0	72.0	65.0	76.0	$12,254	$1,089	$11,164
Mainland High School	Public	9-12	1255 W International Speedway	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 258-4665	1,964	83	23.6	65.1%	607 (30.9%)	878 (44.7%)	318 (16.2%)	37 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (6.2%)	45.6	400^th of 838 public high schools	52.3%		41.3	445^th of 844 public high schools	47.3%	45				45.0	57.0					49.0	54.0	79.0	76.0		$9,372	$841	$8,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Deland High School

What schools feed into Deland High School?

Deland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blue Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Citrus Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Elementary : Freedom Elementary School
Elementary : George W. Marks Elementary School
Elementary : Volusia Pines Elementary School
Elementary : Woodward Avenue Elementary School
Middle : Deland Middle School
Middle : Southwestern Middle School

What district is Deland High School in?

Volusia

What is the racial makeup of Deland High School?

Students at Deland High School are 52% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Deland High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,936 students attended Deland High School.

Is Deland High School a good school?

Deland High School ranks 321^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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