Desoto High School, Inc. serves 39 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
88%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desoto High School, Inc.?
39 students attend Desoto High School, Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Desoto High School, Inc. students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Desoto High School, Inc. offer ?
Desoto High School, Inc. offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desoto High School, Inc. part of?
Desoto High School, Inc. is part of Alachua School District.
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