DESOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Alternative School · ARCADIA, FL
DESOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL is a alternative school school in ARCADIA, Florida, serving grades KG–12 with 51 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 51:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 25 | 49% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 29% |
| White | 8 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 4% |
| Asian | 1 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 51 | 32M / 19F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=10% | 48.8% | 35 |
| Reading Proficiency | <=10% | 52.2% | 38 |
| Science Proficiency | <=20% | — | 23 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 40-59% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 51 | 100% |
Contact & Location
318 N WILSON AVE
ARCADIA, FL 34266
Phone: (863)494-9303
http://dss.desotoschools.com/Other Schools in District
- MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- NOCATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL High
- DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle
- REDUCED SERVICES Other
- TEEN PARENT PK CHILD CARE PROGRAM Prekindergarten
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 34266) → CensusDepth.com
- Florida population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Florida teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
120042006813
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD