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#50 of 199 schools in DE

Top 25% in state

Charter School of Wilmington

High School · Charter School of Wilmington

100 North duPont Road, Wilmington, DE 19807

Charter
971
Students
18.7:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 25%
in DE

About Charter School of Wilmington

Charter School of Wilmington stands as one of Delaware's top-performing high schools, serving 971 students in grades 9-12 with a solid 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio supported by 52 full-time equivalent teachers. This public charter school has earned impressive recognition, ranking #24 out of 220 schools statewide and placing in the 90th percentile with a strong 7.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school's academic excellence is particularly evident in its outstanding test performance, with 94% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 77% reach proficiency in Mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to rigorous academic standards and effective instruction across all grade levels. Located at 100 North duPont Road in Wilmington's affluent 19807 ZIP code area, the school serves a community where the median household income reaches $143,443 and home values average $857,700. The surrounding neighborhood is highly educated, with 77% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 6.9%.

Charter School of Wilmington operates in the heart of New Castle County's small city setting, benefiting from both urban resources and a close-knit community atmosphere that supports student achievement and college preparation.

Score Breakdown

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Above Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77%
Reading/ELA Proficiency94%
Overall Proficiency86%
Adjusted Percentile100th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment1.6Significantly Below Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1

Charter School of Wilmington — Students at Charter School of Wilmington score 86% proficient on state assessments.

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores DE EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 85.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 96.0%
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

📉 Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
94%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.

How Charter School of Wilmington Compares

See how Charter School of Wilmington performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
75th percentile in DE
Academic
10.0/10
10.0/10
Growth
6.4/10
Above average
Environment
1.6/10
Below average

Location

100 North duPont Road, Wilmington, DE 19807

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Wilmington 0.0 mi 5.6
Odyssey Charter School Wilmington 0.7 mi 7.2
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Greenville 1.0 mi 5.3
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Wilmington 0.9 mi 5.5
Douglass School Wilmington 1.1 mi 6.9
The Bayard School Wilmington 1.1 mi 6.1
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School Wilmington 1.3 mi 3.9
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Wilmington 1.8 mi 5.1
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Wilmington 1.6 mi 5.5
Richardson Park Elementary School Wilmington 2.1 mi 5.4
Delaware Military Academy Wilmington 2.2 mi 6.1
Conrad Schools of Science Wilmington 2.3 mi 5.0
First State School Wilmington 2.0 mi 4.6
Gateway Charter School Wilmington 2.0 mi 6.1
Warner Elementary School Wilmington 2.1 mi 5.8
Marbrook Elementary School Wilmington 2.1 mi 8.1
Freire Charter School Wilmington 2.2 mi 3.9
Richey Elementary School Wilmington 2.7 mi 6.6
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Wilmington 2.3 mi 6.0
First State Montessori Academy Wilmington 2.3 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 19807 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$143,443

Median Home Value

$857,700

Median Rent

$1,530/mo

Population

7,846

College Educated

76.9%

Homeownership

68.1%

Avg Commute

23.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Median Age

52.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Middletown High School Middletown, DE 6.3
Odessa High School Townsend, DE 6.3
POLYTECH High School Woodside, DE 6.3
Newark High School Newark, DE 6.2
Delmar High School Delmar, DE 6.5
St. Georges Technical High School Middletown, DE 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charter School of Wilmington

What grades does Charter School of Wilmington serve?

Charter School of Wilmington serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Charter School of Wilmington?

Charter School of Wilmington has an enrollment of approximately 971 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Wilmington?

The student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Wilmington is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charter School of Wilmington rank in DE?

Charter School of Wilmington is ranked #50 out of 199 schools in DE.

What is Charter School of Wilmington's MySchoolScout rating?

Charter School of Wilmington has a composite rating of 6.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

What are the test scores at Charter School of Wilmington?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, Charter School of Wilmington has 85.7% math proficiency and 96.0% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is Charter School of Wilmington a charter school?

Yes, Charter School of Wilmington is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Charter School of Wilmington a Title I school?

No, Charter School of Wilmington is not currently a Title I school.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
971
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
New Castle County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Test Scores: DE EDFACTS (2021-22) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details