For the 2024 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public high schools serving 9,070 students in Delaware.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Delaware are Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Delaware blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Delaware average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charter School Of Wilmington, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Delaware (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Grades: K-12
| 2,458 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Grades: K-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #44.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 907 students
Rank: #55.
Delaware Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #77.
Cape Henlopen High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Delaware include Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Delaware?
7 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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