Serving 119 students in grades 7-12, Positive Outcomes Charter 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% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Positive Outcomes Charter School's student population of 119 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Motto
small school big dreams
School Rankings
Positive Outcomes Charter 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 Positive Outcomes Charter School is 0.59, 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
#180 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
5%
Showing 2002–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Undefined
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Positive Outcomes Charter School's ranking?
Positive Outcomes Charter School is ranked #180 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Positive Outcomes Charter School often compared to?
Positive Outcomes Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover High School, Providence Creek Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Positive Outcomes Charter School?
The graduation rate of Positive Outcomes Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Positive Outcomes Charter School?
119 students attend Positive Outcomes Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Positive Outcomes Charter School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Positive Outcomes Charter School?
Positive Outcomes Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Positive Outcomes Charter School offer ?
Positive Outcomes Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Positive Outcomes Charter School part of?
Positive Outcomes Charter School is part of Positive Outcomes Charter School District.
School Calendar
View the Positive Outcomes Charter School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Veterans Day - School Closed
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Professional Development
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 28, 2026 (Monday)
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