Below Average
#196 of 219 schools in DE
Great Oaks Charter School
High School · Great Oaks Charter School
1200 North French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Delaware schools
#196 of 219
In Wilmington
#43 of 50
public schools
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Great Oaks Charter School
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About Great Oaks Charter School
Great Oaks Charter School is a public high school in Wilmington, DE, part of Great Oaks Charter School. Great Oaks Charter School serves approximately 145 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Oaks Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 219 schools in DE.
Structured state assessment records for Great Oaks Charter School show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2023).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- DE avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 145 students, Great Oaks Charter School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Great Oaks Charter School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Great Oaks Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Great Oaks Charter School — Students at Great Oaks Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Test Scores DE DESSA (2022-23)
Based on 40 test records from DE state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 9.5/10.
How Great Oaks Charter School Compares
See how Great Oaks Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1200 North French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Oaks Charter School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Howard High School of Technology (rated 4.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Freire Charter School (rated 3.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kuumba Academy Charter School Wilmington | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF DELAWARE Wilmington | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| First State Montessori Academy Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Howard High School of Technology Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| URBAN PROMISE ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.2 mi | — |
| Freire Charter School Wilmington | 0.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center Wilmington | 0.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
| DARUL AMAANAH ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| The Bancroft School Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| First State School Wilmington | 0.4 mi | — |
| SERVIAM GIRLS ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| SHARON TEMPLE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST PETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Warner Elementary School Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| URBAN PROMISE SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Wilmington | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER Wilmington | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| AUGUSTINE HILLS SCHOOL Wilmington | 1.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,505
Median Home Value
$196,000
Median Rent
$1,126/mo
Population
16,170
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
29.2%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
28.8%
Median Age
35
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Indian River Intensive Learning Center Selbyville, DE | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Oaks Charter School
What grades does Great Oaks Charter School serve?
Great Oaks Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Great Oaks Charter School?
Great Oaks Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Charter School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Oaks Charter School rank in DE?
Great Oaks Charter School ranks #196 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Great Oaks Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Oaks Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Great Oaks Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Oaks Charter School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2023).
Is Great Oaks Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Great Oaks Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great Oaks Charter School a Title I school?
No, Great Oaks Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.0%
- Phone
- (302) 332-6110
Resources & Links
District
Great Oaks Charter School- District Enrollment
- 145
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,207
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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