Is Delmar High School a good school?

Delmar High School ranks 14 th of 41 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Delmar High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 670 students attended Delmar High School.

What is the racial makeup of Delmar High School?

Students at Delmar High School are 63% White, 17% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Delmar High School?

Delmar High School is fed by the following schools: Middle : Delmar Middle School

Delmar High School

Summary:

Delmar High School is a public high school located in Delmar, Delaware, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 670. The school is part of the Delmar School District, which is ranked 11th out of 32 districts in Delaware and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Delmar High School has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top high schools in Delaware. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 14th out of 41 Delaware high schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 91.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Delmar High School has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 28 Delaware high schools for low socioeconomic status students in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's students consistently outperform the state averages in standardized tests, including the SAT and DeSSA assessments.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Indian River High School, Sussex Central High School, and Seaford Senior High School, Delmar High School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. However, some nearby schools, like Indian River High School, have also demonstrated strong academic achievements. Despite relatively lower funding levels compared to some nearby schools, Delmar High School is able to achieve its strong academic performance, suggesting the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940-1399

(302) 846-9544

District: Delmar School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,342

Feeder schools for Delmar High School:

Middle:

Delmar Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 670

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

African American:

16.9%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delmar High School ranks better than 65.9% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.93. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Delmar High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), African American (16.9%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delmar High School is 19.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delmar High School is $11,342.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delmar High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delmar High School 14^th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Delmar High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

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Delmar School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Delmar School District 11^th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2011	92.63	2^nd	27	92.6%
2012	80.98	5^th	27	81.5%
2013	72.79	7^th	26	73.1%
2014	66.45	5^th	14	64.3%
2015	89.62	3^rd	35	91.4%
2016	71.00	7^th	31	77.4%
2017	72.51	10^th	30	66.7%
2018	60.38	12^th	30	60.0%
2019	46.57	19^th	40	52.5%
2021	36.39	25^th	39	35.9%
2022	72.77	6^th	39	84.6%
2023	64.93	11^th	39	71.8%
2024	58.93	14^th	41	65.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.51	8^th	8	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.53	2^nd	29	93.1%
2022	98.33	1^st	28	96.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	54.21	20^th	41	51.2%
2021	37.66	23^rd	36	36.1%
2022	78.95	6^th	37	83.8%
2023	71.46	7^th	38	81.6%
2024	41.05	20^th	39	48.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	39.52	20^th	41	51.2%
2021	25.48	28^th	36	22.2%
2022	57.28	15^th	37	59.5%
2023	51.10	16^th	38	57.9%
2024	66.72	10^th	39	74.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2022	81.95	4^th	35	88.6%
2023	51.40	9^th	31	71.0%
2024	59.22	11^th	31	64.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.29	11^th	24	54.2%
2024	64.99	8^th	31	74.2%

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Rank History for White students at Delmar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	37.90	24^th	36	33.3%
2021	23.08	26^th	34	23.5%
2022	53.72	13^th	33	60.6%
2023	56.69	14^th	34	58.8%
2024	50.60	15^th	35	57.1%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delmar High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	506	67	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	579
1989	501	87	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1990	488	85	6	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	-92	488
1991	489	91	12	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	596
1992	501	87	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	600
1993	508	119	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	635
1994	515	125	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	644
1995	534	143	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	689
1996	534	143	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	689
1997	572	137	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	718
1998	588	146	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1999	575	141	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2000	375	91	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2001	407	102	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
2002	446	91	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	556
2003	446	91	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	556
2004	459	88	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	565
2005	434	85	8	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	538
2006	441	90	8	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	550
2007	456	89	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	563
2008	469	95	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	592
2009	491	108	16	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	640
2010	477	116	19	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	633
2011	474	119	16	20	1	0	1	0	631
2012	483	106	13	18	1	0	7	0	628
2013	475	85	14	21	2	0	18	0	615
2014	462	92	14	22	6	0	28	0	624
2015	457	95	17	27	6	0	37	0	639
2016	466	94	23	27	6	0	33	0	649
2017	465	98	27	27	4	0	34	0	655
2018	460	95	25	34	4	0	34	0	652
2019	456	93	25	45	3	0	34	0	656
2020	432	81	20	61	1	0	40	0	635
2021	418	85	15	60	1	0	48	0	627
2022	430	99	19	67	1	1	42	0	659
2023	421	113	17	73	1	1	44	0	670

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delmar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	579	37.9	15.2	9.5
1989	593	36.9	16.0	12
1990	488	36.9	13.2	14.1
1991	596	40.0	14.9	14.8
1992	600	39.3	15.2	16
1993	635	41.8	15.2	23.3
1994	644	43.5	14.8	24.2
1995	689	44.9	15.3	29.6
1996	689	44.9	15.3	29.6
1997	718	48.7	14.7	26.6
1998	754	51.0	14.8	28.6
1999	734	52.0	14.1	25.2
2000	476	52.0	9.2	26.5
2001	522	62.0	8.4	23.6
2002	556	50.0	11.1	31.3
2003	556	50.0	11.1	31.3
2004	565	35.0	16.1	29.2
2005	538	37.0	14.5	27.5
2006	550	36.0	15.3	32.7
2007	563	36.0	15.6	21.8
2008	592	35.0	16.9	20.8
2009	640	36.0	17.8	35.3
2010	633	38.0	16.6	35.5
2011	631	39.0	16.1	39.9
2012	628	40.0	15.7	32.5
2013	615	35.0	17.5	38.5
2014	624	37.0	16.8	17.1
2015	639	37.0	17.2	14.6
2016	649	38.0	17.0	14.5
2017	655	37.0	17.7	n/a
2018	652	35.0	18.6	n/a
2019	656	41.0	16.0	n/a
2020	635	39.0	16.2	n/a
2021	627	36.0	17.4	n/a
2022	659	37.0	17.8	n/a
2023	670	35.0	19.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delmar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	579	37.9	15.2	9.5
1989	593	36.9	16.0	12
1990	488	36.9	13.2	14.1
1991	596	40.0	14.9	14.8
1992	600	39.3	15.2	16
1993	635	41.8	15.2	23.3
1994	644	43.5	14.8	24.2
1995	689	44.9	15.3	29.6
1996	689	44.9	15.3	29.6
1997	718	48.7	14.7	26.6
1998	754	51.0	14.8	28.6
1999	734	52.0	14.1	25.2
2000	476	52.0	9.2	26.5
2001	522	62.0	8.4	23.6
2002	556	50.0	11.1	31.3
2003	556	50.0	11.1	31.3
2004	565	35.0	16.1	29.2
2005	538	37.0	14.5	27.5
2006	550	36.0	15.3	32.7
2007	563	36.0	15.6	21.8
2008	592	35.0	16.9	20.8
2009	640	36.0	17.8	35.3
2010	633	38.0	16.6	35.5
2011	631	39.0	16.1	39.9
2012	628	40.0	15.7	32.5
2013	615	35.0	17.5	38.5
2014	624	37.0	16.8	17.1
2015	639	37.0	17.2	14.6
2016	649	38.0	17.0	14.5
2017	655	37.0	17.7	n/a
2018	652	35.0	18.6	n/a
2019	656	41.0	16.0	n/a
2020	635	39.0	16.2	n/a
2021	627	36.0	17.4	n/a
2022	659	37.0	17.8	n/a
2023	670	35.0	19.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delmar High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$335 (3.0%)	$10,724 (94.6%)	$11,342

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delmar High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 40 High schools	Ranks 11^th of 39 High schools	19.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delmar High School)	47.5	39.6	8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delmar School District)	47.5	39.6	8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delmar High School)	35.5	22.3	13.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delmar School District)	35.5	22.3	13.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	28.3	22.9	5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Delmar High School)	29.1	40.3	11.2%
11th Grade Essay (Delmar School District)	29.1	40.3	11.2%
11th Grade Essay (Delaware)	42.9	41.5	1.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	656	670	2.1%
African American	93	113	21.5%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	25	17	32%
Hispanic	45	73	62.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	456	421	7.7%
Two or More Races	34	44	29.4%

Schools Near Delmar High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DeSSA Science (2024)		DeSSA Social Studies (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Essay (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 9th Grade	DeSSA Science 10th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Essay 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delmar High School	Public	9-12	200 North Eighth Street	Delmar	19940	Sussex County	Delmar School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 846-9544	670	35	19.1		421 (62.8%)	113 (16.9%)	73 (10.9%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.6%)	58.9	14^th of 41 public high schools	65.9%		64.9	11^th of 39 public high schools	71.8%	3		9.3	37.1	49.7	21.0	45.9	$11,342	$335	$10,724
Laurel Senior High School	Public	9-12	1133 South Central Avenue	Laurel	19956	Sussex County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 875-6120	747	39	19.0		333 (44.6%)	190 (25.4%)	153 (20.5%)	7 (0.9%)	16 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (6.2%)	18.6	35^th of 41 public high schools	14.6%		22.4	32^nd of 39 public high schools	17.9%	3		10.3	12.4	23.0	5.3	25.0	$12,283	$755	$11,360
Seaford Senior High School	Public	9-12	399 North Market Street Ext	Seaford	19973	Sussex County	Seaford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 629-4587	879	50	17.5		256 (29.1%)	335 (38.1%)	224 (25.5%)	9 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.9%)	19.5	34^th of 41 public high schools	17.1%		16.1	36^th of 39 public high schools	7.7%	2		9.5	14.4	25.4		19.0	$14,948	$1,056	$15,023
Sussex Technical High School	Public	9-12	17099 County Seat Highway	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Sussex Technical School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 856-0961	1,292	89	14.5		684 (52.9%)	237 (18.3%)	293 (22.7%)	10 (0.8%)	8 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (4.5%)	55.4	19^th of 41 public high schools	53.7%		47.6	20^th of 39 public high schools	48.7%	1		34.3	29.9	47.0	12.2	31.3	$18,289	$490	$20,690
Sussex Central High School	Public	9-12	26026 Patriots Way	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 934-3166	2,039	138	14.7		733 (35.9%)	240 (11.8%)	953 (46.7%)	22 (1.1%)	12 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (3.8%)	32.7	25^th of 41 public high schools	39.0%		32.3	25^th of 39 public high schools	35.9%		21.6	14.4	12.9	31.8	17.6	30.9	$14,583	$627	$16,435
Indian River Intensive Learning Center	Public	12	31 Hosier Street	Selbyville	19975	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 732-3800	139				116 (83.5%)	4 (2.9%)	14 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)
Indian River High School	Public	9-12	29772 Armory Road	Dagsboro	19945	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 732-1500	1,088	82	13.2		660 (60.7%)	92 (8.5%)	294 (27.0%)	11 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.5%)	75.2	7^th of 41 public high schools	82.9%		66.3	10^th of 39 public high schools	74.4%	3		27.3	32.2	57.7	23.7	62.5	$17,433	$668	$19,469

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