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Delta High School

3400 E SR 28, Muncie, IN 47303 · (765) 288-5597 · Delaware County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL848 STUDENTS
Enrollment
848
High
DISTRICT 430 · STATE 816
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
61 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
364 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 50%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
240
Grade 10
221
Grade 11
210
Grade 12
176
Ungraded
1
Student demographics
White
76090%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
304%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 15%
Black
182%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 14%
Asian
40%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
314%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
43051%
Female
41849%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
848
-22 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 17.0:1
% White
90%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Delta High School

Located at 3400 E SR 28, in Muncie, Indiana, Delta High School is a mid-tier 9-12 campus that hosts 848 students (grades 9 through 12), part of Delaware Community School Corp.

Within Delaware Community School Corp, which oversees 6 schools and 2,581 students, Delta High School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Delta High School records that nearly all students (90%) are White; the rest consists of 4% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, Delta High School reports 61 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.9:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 16.6:1 average. About 43% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is below Delaware County's rate of about 55%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Delaware County put median household income runs about $58,127, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Delaware County's 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,683 students), Delta High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Delta Early Learning and Thinking Academy, roughly 0.0 miles away. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Delta High School operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Delta High School's enrollment has edged down 3% since 2018, when it stood at 870 (now 848). The White share of enrollment ticked down from 94% to 90% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.0:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Delaware County at a glance

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Population
112,280
Census ACS
Median income
$58,127
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
15,683 students

Quick facts

School name
Delta High School
District
Delaware Community School Corp
Address
3400 E SR 28, Muncie, IN 47303
Phone
(765) 288-5597
County
Delaware County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
848
Teachers (FTE)
61
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
364 (43%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
180266000320
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Delaware Community School Corp
Other schools in Muncie
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Delta High School
What is the total enrollment at Delta High School?
Delta High School enrolls approximately 848 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Delta High School serve?
Delta High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Delta High School?
Approximately 13.9:1 students per teacher at Delta High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Delta High School?
At Delta High School, the student body is approximately 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Delta High School?
Delta High School is overseen by Delaware Community School Corp in Delaware County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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