Newark High School vs Dickinson (John) School
Newark High School and Dickinson (John) School are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.4 out of 10. In math proficiency, Dickinson (John) School leads at 38.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Newark High School
Newark, DE
5.4/10
High School8th – 12th
1,055 students
Dickinson (John) School
Wilmington, DE
5.7/10
High School6th – 12th
1,032 students
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| Metric | Newark High School | Dickinson (John) School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 4.3 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #159 of 219 | #147 of 219 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Newark High School | Dickinson (John) School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 49.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Newark High School | Dickinson (John) School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 8th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 1,032 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 71.0% | 80–84% |
| District | Christina School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
| City | Newark | Wilmington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newark (19711) | Wilmington (19808) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,455 | $92,883 |
| Median Home Value | $376,300 | $309,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,516 | $1,357 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.7% | 41.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 5.6% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 24 min |