DHS named one of state's top high schools
Posted on: May 26, 2022
Delano High School ranks No. 25 among traditional public high schools in Minnesota, according to the 2022 list of Best High Schools compiled by U.S. News and World Report.
The organization ranked a total of 414 Minnesota high schools, and Delano ranked 30th overall when magnet and charter schools were included on the list.
DHS also ranked within the top 12% of all high schools nationally, including magnet and charter schools.
Schools were ranked based on six categories: college readiness (30% of total score), college curriculum breadth (10%), state assessment proficiency (20%), state assessment performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%) and graduation rate (10%).
In terms of test scores, Delano students significantly outpaced their peers around the state. According to U.S. News and World Report, 69% of Delano students were proficient in math in recent Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments compared to 40% statewide.
In reading, Delano students had 80% proficiency on the MCAs against 60% statewide. And in science, 70% of Delano students were proficient compared to 50% statewide.
For more information, see www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools.
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