For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,074 students in 19809, DE.
The top ranked public high school in 19809, DE is Mount Pleasant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 19809 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 19809, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19809 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Pleasant High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19809, DE Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,074 students
19809, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1413 Lore Ave
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Grades: K-3
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19809, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19809, DE include Mount Pleasant High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19809?
1 public high schools are located in 19809.
What is the racial composition of students in 19809?
19809 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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