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Urban Promise Academy
High School
1101 N MARKET ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Grades
7th – 11th
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Grades
7th – 11th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Urban Promise Academy
High School in Wilmington · grades 7th – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Urban Promise Academy
Urban Promise Academy is a private high school in Wilmington, DE. Urban Promise Academy serves approximately 28 students, and covers grades 7th-11th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 28 students, Urban Promise Academy 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.
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Urban Promise Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Urban Promise Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Urban Promise Academy compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Urban Promise Academy (this school) | — |
| First State Montessori Academy | 7.9 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School | 6.2 |
| Great Oaks Charter School | 4.4 |
| Freire Charter School | 3.5 |
| First State School | — |
| Howard High School of Technology | 4.9 |
| The Bancroft School | 4.9 |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School | 5.0 |
| The Bayard School | 7.0 |
| East Side Charter School | 6.5 |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School | 7.2 |
| Douglass School | 6.6 |
| Charter School of Wilmington | 8.0 |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | 7.8 |
| Delaware Military Academy | 6.2 |
| Odyssey Charter School | 6.8 |
| Mount Pleasant High School | 7.1 |
| Conrad Schools of Science | 8.2 |
| duPont (Alexis I.) High School | 4.1 |
| Brandywine High School | 7.1 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 28 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Address
- 1101 N MARKET ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Phone
- (202) 679-0849
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in DE aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1101 N MARKET ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Urban Promise Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PADUA ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away). Another option is Howard High School of Technology (rated 4.9/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, Great Oaks Charter School (rated 4.4/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| First State Montessori Academy Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Freire Charter School Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 3.5 |
| HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF DELAWARE Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Great Oaks Charter School Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| SERVIAM GIRLS ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| First State School Wilmington | 0.3 mi | — |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
| DARUL AMAANAH ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Howard High School of Technology Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| ST PETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| The Bancroft School Wilmington | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 2.3 |
| SHARON TEMPLE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.6 mi | — |
| Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Warner Elementary School Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER Wilmington | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| PADUA ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| AUGUSTINE HILLS SCHOOL Wilmington | 1.1 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Urban Promise Academy
What grades does Urban Promise Academy serve?
Urban Promise Academy serves students in grades 7th through 11th.
How many students attend Urban Promise Academy?
Urban Promise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Urban Promise Academy a private school?
Yes, Urban Promise Academy 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 Urban Promise Academy a religious school?
No, Urban Promise Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (202) 679-0849
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