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Desoto School District

Desoto County High School

Arcadia, Florida

1,244 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(863)494-3434School Website

#146

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Florida

1,244

Students

17.7:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,030

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

21

B

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

6

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

12%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

B

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

75%

A-

Good
Reading Proficiency

34%

C+

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

24%

C

Below Avg
This Week at Desoto County – August 19, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Desoto County High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Desoto County High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline
+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

August 10, 2026 – September 25, 2026

FAST — PM1 Grades 3-10

Testing window
FL

August 10, 2026 – September 25, 2026

FAST — PM1 Grades 3-10 ELA Reading

Testing window
FL

September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026

EOC — Fall Administration

Testing window
FL

September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026

FAST — Grade 10 ELA Reading Retake Fall

Testing window
FL

September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026

Florida EOC — Fall

Testing window
FL

November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026

EOC — Winter Administration

Testing window
FL
+5 more state assessments this school year
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After Desoto County High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of South Florida

2

University of Florida

3

Florida Gulf Coast University

4

University of Central Florida

5

Florida State University

6

University of Miami

7

South Florida State College

8

University of North Florida

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Psychology

4

Biology

5

Dental Hygiene

6

Criminology

7

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

8

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

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School Details
Address

1710 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266

Phone

(863)494-3434

Website

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District

Desoto School District

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