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Delta County 50(J) (0870)

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Middle school

High school

145 WEST 4TH STREET
DELTA, CO 81416

4,371

Total Students Served

17

Schools in District
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Superintendent:
Caryn Gibson

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About Delta County 50(J) (0870)

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Delta County 50(J)

2025-2026

Delta County School District proudly serves the communities of Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Crawford, and Paonia in western Colorado. United by the belief that every student can achieve at the highest levels , we are dedicated to building a strong educational foundation from preschool through graduation. At DCSD, our mission is clear: focus on the growth of every student while striving to become the best school district in the state of Colorado. We hold high expectations and embrace continuous i… mprovement through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and instructional practices grounded in the Science of Teaching and Learning. Teachers and staff collaborate to ensure that each child receives the personalized support needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Students benefit from a broad range of opportunities, including high-quality early childhood programs, rigorous core academics, Advanced Placement (AP) and concurrent enrollment courses, career and technical education pathways, and innovative alternative education options designed to meet diverse learner needs. Our district places particular emphasis on literacy and mathematics growth, supported by research-based instruction, targeted interventions, meaningful assessments, and enrichment opportunities. Beyond academics, DCSD cultivates well-rounded students through a vibrant selection of extracurricular programs. From competitive athletics?football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, cross-country, golf, and cheerleading?to student organizations such as FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, Knowledge Bowl, music, art, drama, robotics, Destination Imagination, and marching band, students are encouraged to develop leadership, creativity, teamwork, and pride in their schools. Anchored by strong community partnerships, a proud tradition of excellence, and our guiding belief that ?Together We Can,? Delta County School District is preparing students not just for graduation, but for college, career, and a lifetime of success.

Enrollment

4,371

School Year: 2025-2026
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Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

School Year: 2024-2025
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Final 2025 Performance Rating

Attendance Rate

92.8%

School Year: 2024-2025
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4-Year Grad Rate

87.8%

School Year: 2024-2025
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Dropout Rate

1.2%

School Year: 2024-2025
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Average SAT & PSAT Scores

SAT Grade 11:

962

PSAT Grade 10:

911

PSAT Grade 9:

887

School Year: 2024-2025
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Chronically Absent

26.1%

School Year: 2024-2025
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