duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Summary:

duPont (Alexis I.) High School is a public high school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving 680 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly minority, lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, and higher rates of chronic absenteeism.

One of the key differentiators of duPont (Alexis I.) High School is its racial makeup, with a student population that is 44.41% African American, 35.74% Hispanic, and only 15.74% White. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts and Brandywine High School, which have a higher percentage of White students. Academically, duPont (Alexis I.) High School consistently underperforms, with only 18.18% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 54.88% in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and 44.73% statewide.

The school has also faced challenges with graduation and dropout rates, as well as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 26.5% in 2018-2019 to 45.9% in 2022-2023. This is notably higher than the nearby Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts (9.9%) and Brandywine High School (26.7%). Despite these challenges, duPont (Alexis I.) High School has shown some signs of improvement, with its four-year graduation rate increasing from 83.2% in 2017-2018 to 87.0% in 2020-2021, indicating the potential for further progress with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 Hillside Road
       Wilmington, DE  19807-2297


(302) 651-2626

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,399 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  680

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.4%
Hispanic:
35.7%
White:
15.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details duPont (Alexis I.) High School ranks worse than 95.1% of high schools in Delaware. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of duPont (Alexis I.) High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details duPont (Alexis I.) High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Student population at duPont (Alexis I.) High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.4%), Hispanic (35.7%), White (15.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at duPont (Alexis I.) High School is 14.1, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at duPont (Alexis I.) High School is $16,399. 2 high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

duPont (Alexis I.) High School:

SchoolDigger ranks duPont (Alexis I.) High School 39th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See duPont (Alexis I.) High School in the ranking list.)

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Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for duPont (Alexis I.) High School

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Rank History for all students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 57.90 11th 27 59.3%
2012 31.12 21st 27 22.2%
2013 44.42 14th 26 46.2%
2014 44.48 8th 14 42.9%
2015 32.44 24th 35 31.4%
2016 32.48 21st 31 32.3%
2017 24.20 21st 30 30.0%
2018 34.91 19th 30 36.7%
2019 24.45 31st 40 22.5%
2021 38.80 24th 39 38.5%
2022 12.11 36th 39 7.7%
2023 19.31 33rd 39 15.4%
2024 12.69 39th 41 4.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.94 29th 29 0.0%
2022 19.74 23rd 28 17.9%
2024 20.16 30th 32 6.3%
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Rank History for Female students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.81 32nd 41 22.0%
2021 23.74 27th 36 25.0%
2022 6.88 36th 37 2.7%
2023 14.59 33rd 38 13.2%
2024 5.85 39th 39 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.43 31st 41 24.4%
2021 46.42 19th 36 47.2%
2022 13.95 33rd 37 10.8%
2023 23.94 28th 38 26.3%
2024 16.07 37th 39 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.39 33rd 33 0.0%
2022 9.51 34th 35 2.9%
2023 24.32 24th 31 22.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.57 21st 24 12.5%
2021 28.38 14th 19 26.3%
2023 17.84 25th 27 7.4%
2024 18.67 26th 31 16.1%
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Rank History for White students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.51 20th 36 44.4%
2021 43.51 21st 34 38.2%
2022 25.05 28th 33 15.2%
2023 55.28 15th 34 55.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for duPont (Alexis I.) High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 871 140 40 94 1 n/a n/a 0 1146
1989 827 142 49 82 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1990 805 126 51 79 n/a n/a n/a 0 1061
1991 795 128 60 92 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
1992 630 117 45 111 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1993 535 130 46 136 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1994 462 140 48 119 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1995 561 198 69 173 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 561 198 69 173 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1997 640 277 71 193 1 n/a n/a 0 1182
1998 634 283 64 256 0 n/a n/a 0 1237
1999 632 323 69 234 0 n/a n/a 0 1258
2000 663 316 63 206 0 n/a n/a 0 1248
2001 637 342 70 215 3 n/a n/a 0 1267
2002 612 296 61 256 6 n/a n/a 0 1231
2003 612 296 61 256 6 n/a n/a 0 1231
2004 611 300 69 286 5 n/a n/a 0 1271
2005 676 316 53 272 3 n/a n/a 0 1320
2006 771 328 47 173 4 n/a n/a 0 1323
2007 809 360 58 165 2 n/a n/a 0 1394
2008 898 359 59 176 0 n/a n/a 0 1492
2009 917 328 68 168 0 n/a n/a 0 1481
2010 841 371 71 197 0 n/a n/a 0 1480
2011 764 345 69 205 1 0 2 0 1386
2012 642 341 62 203 2 0 4 0 1254
2013 552 333 58 219 2 1 7 0 1172
2014 513 348 51 188 0 3 7 0 1110
2015 442 382 43 234 0 2 5 0 1108
2016 408 392 34 250 1 2 6 0 1093
2017 362 383 22 281 2 2 10 0 1062
2018 298 357 17 306 3 1 17 0 999
2019 245 317 16 277 3 0 22 0 880
2020 201 298 10 274 5 0 19 0 807
2021 172 268 8 243 4 0 22 0 717
2022 133 293 8 248 5 0 17 0 704
2023 107 302 5 243 5 0 18 0 680

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 duPont (Alexis I.) High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1146 64.0 17.9 8.3
1989 1100 66.0 16.6 7.3
1990 1061 66.0 16.0 7.6
1991 1075 60.5 17.7 10.7
1992 903 51.0 17.7 10.3
1993 847 48.0 17.6 14.3
1994 769 46.0 16.7 22
1995 1001 52.0 19.3 24.7
1996 1001 52.0 19.3 24.7
1997 1182 66.0 17.9 25.5
1998 1237 72.0 17.2 33.1
1999 1258 71.0 17.7 25.8
2000 1248 71.0 17.6 29.5
2001 1267 71.0 17.8 26.5
2002 1231 66.0 18.7 29.7
2003 1231 66.0 18.7 29.7
2004 1271 70.0 18.2 30.4
2005 1320 73.0 18.1 29.3
2006 1323 73.0 18.1 25
2007 1394 75.0 18.6 26.7
2008 1492 77.0 19.4 24.9
2009 1481 78.0 19.0 26.7
2010 1480 80.0 18.5 34.7
2011 1386 86.0 16.1 38
2012 1254 77.0 16.2 41.9
2013 1172 81.0 14.4 44
2014 1110 73.0 15.2 30.3
2015 1108 71.0 15.6 33.5
2016 1093 63.0 17.3 36.7
2017 1062 65.0 16.3 n/a
2018 999 61.0 16.3 n/a
2019 880 56.0 15.7 n/a
2020 807 52.0 15.5 n/a
2021 717 51.0 14.0 n/a
2022 704 53.0 13.2 n/a
2023 680 48.0 14.1 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 duPont (Alexis I.) High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1146 64.0 17.9 8.3
1989 1100 66.0 16.6 7.3
1990 1061 66.0 16.0 7.6
1991 1075 60.5 17.7 10.7
1992 903 51.0 17.7 10.3
1993 847 48.0 17.6 14.3
1994 769 46.0 16.7 22
1995 1001 52.0 19.3 24.7
1996 1001 52.0 19.3 24.7
1997 1182 66.0 17.9 25.5
1998 1237 72.0 17.2 33.1
1999 1258 71.0 17.7 25.8
2000 1248 71.0 17.6 29.5
2001 1267 71.0 17.8 26.5
2002 1231 66.0 18.7 29.7
2003 1231 66.0 18.7 29.7
2004 1271 70.0 18.2 30.4
2005 1320 73.0 18.1 29.3
2006 1323 73.0 18.1 25
2007 1394 75.0 18.6 26.7
2008 1492 77.0 19.4 24.9
2009 1481 78.0 19.0 26.7
2010 1480 80.0 18.5 34.7
2011 1386 86.0 16.1 38
2012 1254 77.0 16.2 41.9
2013 1172 81.0 14.4 44
2014 1110 73.0 15.2 30.3
2015 1108 71.0 15.6 33.5
2016 1093 63.0 17.3 36.7
2017 1062 65.0 16.3 n/a
2018 999 61.0 16.3 n/a
2019 880 56.0 15.7 n/a
2020 807 52.0 15.5 n/a
2021 717 51.0 14.0 n/a
2022 704 53.0 13.2 n/a
2023 680 48.0 14.1 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 duPont (Alexis I.) High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $369 (2.3%) $19,747 (120.4%) $16,399

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on duPont (Alexis I.) High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 40 High schoolsRanks 33rd of 39 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (duPont (Alexis I.) High School)32.430.2
 2.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)61.858.7
 3.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)48.544.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (duPont (Alexis I.) High School)17.810.4
 7.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)43.238.3
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)28.322.9
 5.4%
11th Grade Essay (duPont (Alexis I.) High School)26.122.9
 3.2%
   11th Grade Essay (Red Clay Consolidated School District)48.650.9
 2.3%
   11th Grade Essay (Delaware)42.941.5
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students880680
 22.7%
African American317302
 4.7%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian165
 68.8%
Hispanic277243
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White245107
 56.3%
Two or More Races2218
 18.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended duPont (Alexis I.) High School.

duPont (Alexis I.) High School ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Delaware high schools.

Students at duPont (Alexis I.) High School are 44% African American, 36% Hispanic, 16% White, 3% Two or more races.


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