Serving 342 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School At Del State ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 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
Early College High School At Del State ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Early College High School At Del State's student population of 342 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College High School At Del State ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School At Del State is 0.42, 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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
75%
30%
White
9%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
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 Early College High School At Del State's ranking?
Early College High School At Del State is ranked #76 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Early College High School At Del State often compared to?
Early College High School At Del Stateis often viewed alongside schools like Caesar Rodney High School by visitors of our site.
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 Early College High School At Del State?
The graduation rate of Early College High School At Del State is 75-79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Early College High School At Del State?
342 students attend Early College High School At Del State.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Early College High School At Del State students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College High School At Del State?
Early College High School At Del State has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early College High School At Del State offer ?
Early College High School At Del State offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College High School At Del State part of?
Early College High School At Del State is part of Early College High School At Del State School District.
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