Top Rankings
Delano Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,054 students in Delano Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Delano Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
4,054 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delano Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #627 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#597 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
90%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,763 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,185 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,763
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,185
$18,395
Best Delano Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Delano High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Robert F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1927 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,054 students.
What is the rank of Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District is ranked #627 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delano Joint Union High School District?
90% of Delano Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delano Joint Union High School District?
Delano Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Delano Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,185 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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