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DeSoto County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Desoto County High School had the highest enrollment among DeSoto County schools, welcoming 1,259 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Data also showed that most of the students were Hispanic or Latino, representing 51% of Desoto County High School’s total enrollment.

Desoto County High School is part of the School District of DeSoto County, which generally encompasses schools within DeSoto County with its main office in Arcadia.

In 2022, Florida had more than 2,8 million students enrolled in a total of 4,202 schools. There were 163,558 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 17 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

Private school enrolment increased by more than 51,000 students in the 2021-22 school year, which was a notable rebound after the pandemic. In total, there were 416,084 students enrolled, marking the highest enrollment in private schools reported by the Florida Department of Education in 30 years.

According to WalletHub’s analysis, Florida is ranked 9th out of 50 states in terms of its public school quality and safety.

Enrollment in DeSoto County Over 5 Years

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Enrollment in DeSoto County Schools During 2023-24 School Year

SchoolCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Desoto County High SchoolArcadia1,259
Desoto Middle SchoolArcadia1,011
Memorial Elementary SchoolArcadia820
West Elementary SchoolArcadia684
Nocatee Elementary SchoolNocatee416
Desoto Secondary SchoolArcadia68
Reduced ServicesArcadia12
Desoto Virtual FranchiseArcadia10

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