For the 2024 school year, there are 12 special education public high schools serving 2,060 students in Delaware.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Delaware are Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Douglass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Delaware special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 37%, which is less than the Delaware average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sussex Consortium, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Delaware Special Education Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Wallace Wallin School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2952
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2952
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20346 Ennis Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #1010.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indian River Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
31 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 732-3800
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 732-3800
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Delaware include Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Douglass School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Delaware?
12 special education public high schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware special education public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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