For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 9,589 students in Newark, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in Newark, DE are Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Newark High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Newark have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public high schools.
Newark, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newark, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Grades: K-12
| 3,047 students
Rank: #22.
Christiana High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #33.
Newark High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Grades: 8-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #44.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Grades: K-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #55.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Grades: PK-12
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Glasgow High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Newark, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Executive Dr
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Delaware School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Reachcbip (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newark, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in Newark, DE include Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Newark High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newark?
9 public high schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newark include: Glasgow High School vs. Christiana High School, Christiana High School vs. Glasgow High School, Las Americas Aspira Academy vs. Newark Charter School
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