Christiana High School
Christiana High School serves 716 students in grades 9-12.
Christiana High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 53%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Christiana High School's student population of 716 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Christiana High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
May 27, 2022 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
May 27, 2022 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 10, 2022 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Traditional Calendar) - Professional Development (Offices Open)
June 14, 2022 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Traditional Calendar) - Professional Development (Offices Open)
June 15, 2022 (Wednesday)
School Rankings
Christiana High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Christiana High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
49%
30%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Christiana High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
77 GRAND NATIONAL LN
NEWARK, DE$325,000- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (3.27 miles from school)
-
200 BENJAMIN BLVD
BEAR, DE$520,000- 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (4.89 miles from school)
-
110 S TARTAN DR
ELKTON, MD$225,000- 3 Beds | 1.5 Baths
- (6.40 miles from school)
-
304-1/2 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
ELKTON, MD$194,900- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
- (8.04 miles from school)
Recent Articles
27 Parenting Tips for School Success
From managing homework to avoiding helicopter parenting, this article provides 27 insightful tips for parents to help their children succeed academically.
Safety First: School Bus Safety Week Focuses on Keeping Students Safe on the Road
Learn about what schools have planned for school bus safety week, as well as problems school bus drivers commonly face while transporting students to and from school.
Chicagoans Asked to Pay More Taxes to Support Local Schools
Learn about the recent decision by Mayor Emanuel to raise property taxes to provide additional funding for local schools – and the controversy surrounding his decision.
