Delaware, a small Mid-Atlantic U.S. state, sits on a peninsula marked by dune-backed beaches bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware River and Delaware Bay. In Dover, the capital, First State Heritage Park encompasses 18th-century Colonial landmarks like the Georgian-style Old State House. The city of Wilmington is known for the Riverfront, a waterside district of parks, boutiques and restaurants. ― Google
Serving 533 students in grades 7-12, Early College School At Del State ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). 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 25:1 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 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College School At Del State ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Early College School At Del State's student population of 533 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College School At Del State ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College School At Del State is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
78%
31%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College School At Del State's ranking?
Early College School At Del State is ranked #99 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Early College School At Del State often compared to?
Early College 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 29% 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 School At Del State?
The graduation rate of Early College School At Del State is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Early College School At Del State?
533 students attend Early College School At Del State.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Early College School At Del State students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College School At Del State?
Early College School At Del State has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early College School At Del State offer ?
Early College School At Del State offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College School At Del State part of?
Early College School At Del State is part of Early College High School At Del State School District.
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