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Early College High School At Del State School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 583 students in Early College High School At Del State School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public School in Early College High School At Del State School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
237 Schools
# Students
583 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Early College High School At Del State School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
21%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.4%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
79%
31%
% White
8%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,095. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,384 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,141 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$3,273 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,461
$22,095
Spending / Student
$11,384
$23,020
Best Early College High School At Del State School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Early College High School At Del State School District?
Early College High School At Del State School District manages 1 public schools serving 583 students.
What is the rank of Early College High School Atl State School District?
Early College High School Atl State School District is ranked #26 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Early College High School Atl State School District?
79% of Early College High School Atl State School District students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Early College High School Atl State School District?
Early College High School Atl State School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Early College High School Atl State School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,384 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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