Alexis I. duPont High School is a public high school located in Greenville, Delaware, with a Wilmington postal address, is one of the three public high schools offering grades 9–12 in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. During the 2019–2020 school year 807 students were enrolled.
Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Dupont (Alexis I.) High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: duPont (Alexis I.) High School serves the northeast area of Wilmington, DE, covering approximately 32.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School's student population of 550 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is 0.63, 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
#163 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
45%
31%
White
12%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bengal Tiger
Source: 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 #163 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dupont (Alexis I.) High School often compared to?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckean (Thomas) High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 25-29% 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 87%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
550 students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dupont (Alexis I.) High School offer ?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont (Alexis I.) High School part of?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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