Excellent
#33 of 219 schools in DE
Top 15% in state
Conrad Schools of Science
High School · Red Clay Consolidated School District · Wilmington, DE
A Red Clay Consolidated School District high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 Jackson Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804
- Math 51% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Conrad Schools of Science score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 92 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Conrad Schools of Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$76,204
Median home value
$244,700
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Military AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Delcastle Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,598 | Compare → |
| Douglass SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Dickinson (john) SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,032 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #7 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Conrad Schools of Science is listed in Red Clay Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conrad Schools of Science
Conrad Schools of Science is a public high school in Wilmington, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving approximately 1,163 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conrad Schools of Science
What grades does Conrad Schools of Science serve?
Conrad Schools of Science serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Conrad Schools of Science?
Conrad Schools of Science has an enrollment of approximately 1,163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Schools of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Conrad Schools of Science is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conrad Schools of Science rank in DE?
Conrad Schools of Science ranks #33 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Conrad Schools of Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Conrad Schools of Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Conrad Schools of Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conrad Schools of Science has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Conrad Schools of Science a charter school?
No, Conrad Schools of Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Conrad Schools of Science a Title I school?
No, Conrad Schools of Science is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (302) 992-5545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19804)
- 18,231
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19804; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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