Newark High School vs. Christiana High School
Should I attend Newark High School or Christiana High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Christiana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,091 students in grades 9-12, Newark High School 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,173 students in grades 6-12, Christiana High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,091 students
1,173 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#12 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
66%
Graduation Rate
53%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
95
Grade 7 Students
-
104
Grade 8 Students
-
91
Grade 9 Students
395
320
Grade 10 Students
235
251
Grade 11 Students
253
183
Grade 12 Students
208
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
36%
39%
% White
38%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%