Delaware Academy is a K-12 school in Delhi, New York, 160 miles northwest of New York City.
Serving 399 students in grades 6-12, Delaware Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delaware Academy High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Delhi, NY, covering approximately 192.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delaware Academy High School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1819
School Rankings
Delaware Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Academy High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1188 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Academy High School's ranking?
Delaware Academy High School is ranked #1188 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Delaware Academy High School often compared to?
Delaware Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Central School, Sidney High School, Walton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Delaware Academy High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Delaware Academy High School?
399 students attend Delaware Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Delaware Academy High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Academy High School?
Delaware Academy High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Delaware Academy High School offer ?
Delaware Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Delaware Academy High School part of?
Delaware Academy High School is part of Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi.
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