Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
49%
31%
White
31%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security?
The graduation rate of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security is 80-84%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 87%.
How many students attend Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security?
228 students attend Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security?
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security offer ?
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security part of?
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security is part of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security School District.
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