Cab Calloway School of the Arts is an arts-oriented magnet school in Wilmington, Delaware, operated by the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Serving 934 students in grades 6-12, Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts's student population of 934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
934 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
20%
31%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts's ranking?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is ranked #21 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts often compared to?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Conrad Schools Of Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts?
934 students attend Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts offer ?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts part of?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
In what neighborhood is Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts located?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is located in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Wilmington, DE. There are 1 other public schools located in Westmoreland.
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