Delta High School (Muncie, Indiana) Explained

Delta High School
Location:3400 E. State Road 28
City:Muncie
State:Indiana
Country:United States
Coordinates:40.2789°N -85.3483°W
Established:1967
Other Name:University of Delta High School
Type:Public
District:Delaware Community School Corporation
Grades:9 to 12
Principal:Chris Conley
Enrollment:787[1]
Enrollment As Of:2022-23
Faculty:55.58
Ratio:14.16
Conference:IHSAA District 2
Hoosier Heritage Conference
Mascot:Eagle
Website:Delta High School Website

Delta High School, is a public high school located northeast of Muncie, Indiana. The school serves about 800 students in grades 9 to 12. The towns of Eaton, Albany, DeSoto, and Royerton are also served by Delta High School. Delta High School is a member of the IHSAA. The school's mascot is the Eagle and the school's colors are navy blue, gold, and white.[2] [3] Delta High School is part of the Hoosier Heritage Conference.[4] As of 2023 the principal is Chris Conley.[5]

History

Delta High School opened in 1967 as the consolidation of the three high schools — DeSoto, Eaton, and Royerton — in the newly formed Delaware Metropolitan School District (name changed to Delaware Community School Corporation in 1973). Classes were originally held in the former Royerton High School building. During the 1967–68 school year, a committee of students was given the task of selecting a name for the high school, as well as the colors, mascot, and school song. "Delta" was chosen because it consisted primarily of letters that the names of the previous high schools and "Delaware" had in common.[6]

Construction of the current building started in 1972 and completed in 1974. The new building cost $7 million and had . The increased space allowed Albany High School to join the consolidation.

Delta High School was remodeled in 1992. It was remodeled again in 2007 due to a mold problem.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delta High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 28, 2024.
  2. http://www.ihsaa.org/school_rosters_frame.htm Conference Alignments – Updated for 2008-09
  3. http://www.ihsaa.org/school-directory/SchoolDirectory2.pdf 2007-08 School Directory
  4. Web site: About the HHC . 2023-05-29 . Hoosier Heritage Conference Athletics.
  5. http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/principals.htm Fast Facts
  6. Web site: About Us / History . 2023-05-29 . Delta High School.
  7. http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/default.asp Delta's History Page
  8. Web site: Matt Painter bio. CBS Interactive and Purdue Sports. February 9, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110104014406/http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/painter_matt00.html . 2011-01-04.