Red Clay Consolidated School District

The Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware operates 26 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant disparities in academic outcomes across the district.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Conrad Schools of Science, a high school that consistently ranks among the top in the state with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism. Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts is another high-performing high school, ranking 3rd in the state. At the elementary level, North Star Elementary School and Linden Hill Elementary School are the top-ranked schools in the district and among the best in the state.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district. Some schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, low proficiency in core subjects, and other challenges. The wide range in per-student spending suggests that funding disparities may be contributing to these inequities. Addressing these systemic issues and providing additional support to the lower-performing schools should be a priority for the Red Clay Consolidated School District.