Excellent
#38 of 219 schools in DE
Top 17% in state
Charter School of Wilmington
High School · Charter School of Wilmington · Wilmington, DE
A charter high school in Wilmington, DE where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 North duPont Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 94% proficient (2022)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charter School of Wilmington score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 86% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charter School of Wilmington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$156,905
Median home value
$895,400
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
76.2%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charter School of Wilmington
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charter School of Wilmington is listed in Charter School of Wilmington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charter School of Wilmington
Charter School of Wilmington is a public high school in Wilmington, DE, part of Charter School of Wilmington, serving approximately 971 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 ranks #38 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Charter School of Wilmington's MySchoolScout rating?
Charter School of Wilmington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charter School of Wilmington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charter School of Wilmington has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 971
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (302) 651-2727
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 19807)
- 7,763
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 53.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19807; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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