The Delaware Military Academy is a publicly-funded charter high school in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware and has a Wilmington postal address.
Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, Delaware Military Academy ranks in the top 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Delaware Military Academy's student population of 547 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Average Class Size
150 students
School Motto
'Citizenship, Leadership, Scholarship'
School Rankings
Delaware Military Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Military Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
24.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
22%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Seahawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Military Academy's ranking?
Delaware Military Academy is ranked #66 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Delaware Military Academy often compared to?
Delaware Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Charter School Of Wilmington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Military Academy?
The graduation rate of Delaware Military Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Delaware Military Academy?
547 students attend Delaware Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Delaware Military Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Military Academy?
Delaware Military Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delaware Military Academy offer ?
Delaware Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Military Academy part of?
Delaware Military Academy is part of Delaware Military Academy School District.
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