The average student:teacher ratio in Delaware public high schools is approximately 14:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
16:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Delaware (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
3301 Green St
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-7535
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-7535
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 3-11
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
20346 Ennis Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Rank: #1212.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Rank: #1313.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 7-12
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
2501 Ebright Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
50 Hillside Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2626
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2626
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Indian River High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
29772 Armory Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Polytech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Brandywine High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Howard High School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Mckean (Thomas) High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
301 Mckennan's Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-10
570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 842-2625
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 842-2625
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: K-12
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
St. Georges Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
555 Hyetts Corner Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 8-12
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 9-12
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: K-10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Milford Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 9-12
1019 North Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1610
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1610
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 9-12
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 9-12
14712 Woodbridge Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 232-3333
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 232-3333
Rank: #33 - 4233. - 42.
Caesar Rodney High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: 9-12
239 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2161
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2161
Rank: #33 - 4233. - 42.
Cape Henlopen High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: 9-12
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Rank: #33 - 4233. - 42.
Christiana High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: 6-12
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average public high schools student:teacher ratio?
The Delaware average public high schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2024.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Delaware?
The best top ranked public high schools in Delaware include Delaware School For The Deaf, Brandywine Site and Brennen School.
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