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Deland High School

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Deland High School ranks 307 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

307^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 64% of Florida high schools

Summary

Deland High School is a public high school located in Deland, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,869 students. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 28 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Deland High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 136 out of 693 Florida high schools in 2015-2016 (rated 4 stars) to a low of 443 out of 734 in 2018-2019 (rated 2 stars).

Deland High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.0% to 96.5% over the past few years, which is generally on par with or slightly above the Volusia district and Florida state averages. However, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate between 29.6% and 34.1%, which is higher than the state average and indicates a potential area for improvement. In terms of test scores, Deland High School has performed well in Biology 1 EOC and US History EOC, but has struggled in Algebra 1 EOC and ELA FAST for 10th and 9th grade, with proficiency rates lower than the Volusia district and Florida state averages.

Comparing Deland High School to nearby schools, its performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby schools in the Volusia district, such as T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School, Mainland High School, and Spruce Creek High School. However, Spruce Creek High School, a magnet school, consistently outperforms Deland High School in test scores and statewide rankings, suggesting that specialized programs and resources may contribute to higher student achievement. Additionally, Crooms Academy of Information Technology, a magnet school in the neighboring Seminole district, significantly outperforms Deland High School and the Volusia district in many academic metrics, highlighting the potential impact of targeted educational programs and resources.

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 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 64th (2025) from a 40th-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 15 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

307^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 11High Schools in the Volusia

28^th of 67Volusia 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

US History76%+5 vs state

Biology 175%+4 vs state

Geometry70%+15 vs state

English Language Arts52%-5 vs state

Algebra 145%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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%)	52.1	307^th of 844 public high schools	63.6%		47.1	335^th of 807 public high schools	58.5%	28				52.0	53.0					45.0	70.0	75.0	76.0		$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%)	55.1	264^th of 844 public high schools	68.7%		54.1	259^th of 807 public high schools	67.9%	5				55.0	65.0					36.0	45.0	79.0	77.0		$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%)	50.5	329^th of 844 public high schools	61.0%		51.4	285^th of 807 public high schools	64.7%	44				48.0	56.0					35.0	59.0	74.0	82.0		$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)												10.0
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%)	37.9	485^th of 844 public high schools	42.5%		43.4	385^th of 807 public high schools	52.3%	100				41.0	42.0					34.0	59.0	75.0	63.0		$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%)	78.3	86^th of 844 public high schools	89.8%		75.2	99^th of 807 public high schools	87.7%	13				78.0	81.0					47.0	74.0	92.0	91.0		$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%)	61.9	202^nd of 844 public high schools	76.1%		63.5	184^th of 807 public high schools	77.2%	18				67.0	66.0					44.0	56.0	81.0	74.0		$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%)	49.8	338^th of 844 public high schools	60.0%		47.2	334^th of 807 public high schools	58.6%	4				49.0	51.0					41.0	63.0	84.0	70.0		$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%)	29.8	587^th of 844 public high schools	30.5%		30.1	541^st of 807 public high schools	33.0%	46	46.0	46.0	49.0	35.0	44.0	42.0	22.0	51.0	41.0	37.0	65.0	68.0	56.0	56.0	$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%)	41.3	445^th of 844 public high schools	47.3%		33.8	493^rd of 807 public high schools	38.9%	48				42.0	44.0					41.0	65.0	77.0	69.0		$9,372	$841	$8,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Deland High School

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 307^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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.

What district is Deland High School in?

Volusia

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

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