Desoto County High School, FL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Desoto County High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score33
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desoto County High School
1,291Students
100%Low-Income Students
66Teachers
20 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 29% | 15% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 23% | 15% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 22% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 24% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 39% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52% | 30% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desoto County High School
34%Math Proficiency
27%Reading Proficiency
30%Average Proficiency
96%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34% | 57% | 50% |
| Male | 27% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 30% | 48% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 62% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 20% | 41% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 28% | 49% | 39% |
| Migrant | 30% | 44% | 41% |
| With Disabilities | 26% | 31% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desoto County High School
69%Overall Rate
62%Low-Income
50%Limited English
70%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64% | 70% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 75% | 79% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Desoto County High School, FL
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Desoto County High School, FL
First Assembly Christian Academydaycare
1 miles, SW
Desoto Christian School
1 miles, W
Gator Wilderness Camp School
16 miles, SE
Faith Preparatory School
18 miles, SW