Dupont (Alexis I.) High School serves 704 students in grades 9-12.
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Top 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School's student population of 704 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
704 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
35%
19%

Black
42%
30%

White
19%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80%
80%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont (Alexis I.) High School's ranking?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is ranked #76 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
The graduation rate of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is 80%, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
704 students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dupont (Alexis I.) High School offer ?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dupont (Alexis I.) High School part of?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
School Calendar
View the Dupont (Alexis I.) High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
December 08, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed, Offices Open
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed, Offices Open
December 27, 2023 (Wednesday)
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
January 26, 2024 (Friday)
Teacher In-service, Schools Closed.
March 08, 2024 (Friday)
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