Photo: Pf1127 · CC BY-SA 4.0Delano’s public schools score below 56% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 24% of Delano’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Delano, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Delano’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 453 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Delano’s, its schools beat 52%, higher than their 44% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 99% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in Delano enroll 3,640 students, against the district’s 6,185. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
Delano Joint Union High spends $20,508 per student and Delano Union Elementary $22,640, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Delano’s grade
C+: better than 44% of California school districts, #561 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Delano, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Delano · depends on your address
Pioneer
Grades K–8 · 1,043 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Almond Tree Middle
Grades 6–8 · 554 students · 19:1 students per teacher
La Vina Middle
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Delano · depends on your address
Pioneer
Grades K–8 · 1,043 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Almond Tree Middle
Grades 6–8 · 554 students · 19:1 students per teacher
La Vina Middle
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Delano · depends on your address
Pioneer
Grades K–8 · 1,043 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Almond Tree Middle
Grades 6–8 · 554 students · 19:1 students per teacher
La Vina Middle
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Delano · depends on your address
Robert F. Kennedy High
Grades 9–12 · 1,394 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Cesar E. Chavez High
Grades 9–12 · 1,318 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Delano High
Grades 9–12 · 1,221 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Delano · depends on your address
Robert F. Kennedy High
Grades 9–12 · 1,394 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Cesar E. Chavez High
Grades 9–12 · 1,318 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Delano High
Grades 9–12 · 1,221 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Delano runs its own schools through grade 8 (Delano Union Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Delano Joint Union High School District. Parts of Delano (3% of its land) are served by Pond Union Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Delano
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Delano vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Delano’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Delano | C+ | Delano Union Elementary K–8 · Delano Joint Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Delano
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Delano’s schools
Are Delano’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Delano children attend score below 56% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #561 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Delano in?
Two districts: Delano Union Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Delano Joint Union High School District runs grades 9–12.
Where do Delano kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Robert F. Kennedy High, Cesar E. Chavez High and Delano High.
What is Delano’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Delano Joint Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Delano spend per student?
$20,508 in Delano Joint Union High School District and $22,640 in Delano Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Delano?
Yes: Sequoia Christian Academy (religious, grades K–8, 4 students). Delano also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Delano families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Delano → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.