Desoto County High School
School Overview
Desoto County High School is a public school located in Arcadia, Florida. It is a school in DeSoto County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 34% of students are proficient in Math learning and 30% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,248 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 73 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,248 students are attending Desoto County High School. By gender, there are 651 and 597 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desoto County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 53 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 17 | 9 | 8 |
Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
White | 31 | 17 | 14 |
Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 53 | 29 | 24 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 73 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desoto County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 90.4% of teachers are certified. 86.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 73 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 66 | 90.4% |
Teachers who are not certified | 7 | 9.6% |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 12.3% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.4% |
School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 416 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
Security guards | - | - |
Nurses | - | - |
Psychologists | - | - |
Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
Value | |
---|---|
Total Households | 12,072 Households |
Population | 33,422 |
Male | 20,836 |
Female | 16,067 |
Child Population | 9,976 |
Total Housing Units | 15,189 Units |
Average House Value | $87,700 |
Average Rent Cost | $687 |
Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
Average Household Income | $35,438 |
Heath Insurance Coverage | 80.81% |
Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Desoto County High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 154 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 345 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Desoto County High School.
Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
---|---|---|
Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 154 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 14 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 38 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 122 | |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 345 |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 0 harassment and bullying has been reported at Desoto County High School. There are 0 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
Total | On the basis of | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Public Schools in Desoto
In Desoto, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ARCADIA, Florida
2 private schools are serving students in ARCADIA, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.