Early College High School at Del State

The Early College School at Del State is the only public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Dover, Delaware. With an enrollment of 533 students, the school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.9% and a low dropout rate of 3.9%, both of which exceed the state averages.

Academically, the school's performance is mixed compared to the state. While the school lags behind state averages in 7th and 8th grade ELA and math proficiency, it outperforms the state in 11th grade ELA and essay assessments. However, the school's 10th and 11th grade science and social studies proficiency rates fall below the state average. With a student-teacher ratio of 25.3 to 1 and per-student spending of $10,189, the school appears to have adequate resources, though the high student-teacher ratio may indicate a need for more teaching staff.

Over the past few years, the Early College High School at Del State has seen its statewide ranking decline slightly from 16th to 18th out of 39-41 high schools in Delaware, suggesting a need to address areas of academic underperformance. As an "early college" high school, the school seems focused on preparing students for college, and its relatively high graduation rate and strong 11th grade ELA and essay performance indicate success in this area.