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#203 of 219 schools in DE

Dupont (alexis I.) High School

High School · Red Clay Consolidated School District · Wilmington, DE

A Red Clay Consolidated School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.5 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation13.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$22,094
Chronic Absenteeism58.3%

Students at Dupont (alexis I.) High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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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The neighborhood

Where Dupont (alexis I.) High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

$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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Tatnall SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.0 mi487Compare →
Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–121.3 mi2,192Compare →
Calloway (cab) School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.86–121.8 mi934Compare →
Charter School of WilmingtonCharter · enrollment unverified8.09–121.8 mi971Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#23 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

Dupont (alexis I.) High School is listed in Red Clay Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dupont (alexis I.) High School

Dupont (alexis I.) High School is a public high school in Wilmington, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving approximately 605 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dupont (alexis I.) High School

What grades does Dupont (alexis I.) High School serve?

Dupont (alexis I.) High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dupont (alexis I.) High School?

Dupont (alexis I.) High School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont (alexis I.) High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dupont (alexis I.) High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dupont (alexis I.) High School rank in DE?

Dupont (alexis I.) High School ranks #203 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Dupont (alexis I.) High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dupont (alexis I.) High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Dupont (alexis I.) High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dupont (alexis I.) High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dupont (alexis I.) High School a charter school?

No, Dupont (alexis I.) High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dupont (alexis I.) High School a Title I school?

No, Dupont (alexis I.) High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.3%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 19807)
7,763
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
53.4
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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