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#44 of 59 private schools in DE

High Road School of Delaware

School · Wilmington, DE

A private school in Wilmington, DE serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

1200 N FRECH ST, Wilmington, DE 19801

  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Enrollment90
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in DE

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where High Road School of Delaware 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 60Good 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

$44,505

Median home value

$196,000

Median rent

$1,126/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

28.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black53.3%
White46.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First State SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–100.4 mi18Compare →
The Bancroft SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.91–90.4 mi535Compare →
Augustine Hills SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–111.2 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

High Road School of Delaware is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About High Road School of Delaware

High Road School of Delaware is a private school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 90 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 59 private schools in DE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High Road School of Delaware

What grades does High Road School of Delaware serve?

High Road School of Delaware serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend High Road School of Delaware?

High Road School of Delaware has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Road School of Delaware?

The student-teacher ratio at High Road School of Delaware is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does High Road School of Delaware rank in DE?

High Road School of Delaware ranks #44 of 59 private schools in DE.

What is High Road School of Delaware's MySchoolScout rating?

High Road School of Delaware has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is High Road School of Delaware a private school?

Yes, High Road School of Delaware is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is High Road School of Delaware a religious school?

No, High Road School of Delaware is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
90
Gender Split
22% M / 78% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
New Castle County
Area population (ZIP 19801)
16,170
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 19801; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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