Very Good
#71 of 219 schools in DE
Top 32% in state
Kent County Secondary Ilc
High School · Capital School District · Dover, DE
A Capital School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19, Dover, DE 19904
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kent County Secondary Ilc score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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 28 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kent County Secondary Ilc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), 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
$66,885
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$1,240/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Capitol Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Dover High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,867 | Compare → |
| Early College School at Del StateCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 533 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Capital School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kent County Secondary Ilc is listed in Capital School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent County Secondary Ilc
Kent County Secondary Ilc is a public high school in Dover, DE, part of Capital School District, serving approximately 86 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent County Secondary Ilc
What grades does Kent County Secondary Ilc serve?
Kent County Secondary Ilc serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Kent County Secondary Ilc?
Kent County Secondary Ilc has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent County Secondary Ilc?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent County Secondary Ilc is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent County Secondary Ilc rank in DE?
Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks #71 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Kent County Secondary Ilc's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent County Secondary Ilc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kent County Secondary Ilc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent County Secondary Ilc has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kent County Secondary Ilc a charter school?
No, Kent County Secondary Ilc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent County Secondary Ilc a Title I school?
No, Kent County Secondary Ilc is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (302) 672-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 19904)
- 38,125
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 19904; 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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