Summary:
The Early College School at Del State is the sole high school located within the Early College High School at Del State district in Dover, Delaware. This public charter school serves grades 7-12 and has a total enrollment of 533 students.
The school has several standout metrics, including a strong 4-year graduation rate of 88.9% and a relatively low dropout rate of 3.9%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 10% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics compared to the state average of 18.4%. The school also has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4%, which may be contributing to the lower academic achievement.
Despite these challenges, the Early College School at Del State has maintained a consistent ranking within the top 20 high schools in Delaware over the past few years, suggesting that the school is providing a solid educational foundation for its students. Addressing the areas of concern, such as improving academic performance and addressing attendance issues, could help the school better support its students and continue to improve its overall performance.
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