About the School
DeSoto County High School is a public high school located in Arcadia, Florida, serving grades 9-12 as part of the DeSoto County School District. The school enrolls approximately 1,259 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with office hours from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. The principal is Mr. Joshua White. The school emphasizes empowering students as lifelong learners and focuses on creating a safe learning environment. It offers Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams, as well as a Gifted & Talented program. DeSoto County High School aims to support students' social-emotional development and foster responsible citizenship.