Conrad Schools of Science is a public high school in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, United States and has a Wilmington postal address. It opened in 1935 as the Henry C. Conrad High School before closing in 1978 to become the middle school; existing students were bussed to Wilmington High School.
Serving 1,163 students in grades 6-12, Conrad Schools Of Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conrad Schools Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Conrad Schools Of Science's student population of 1,163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Conrad Schools Of Science ranks within the top 20% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conrad Schools Of Science is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
11%
31%
White
52%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conrad Schools Of Science's ranking?
Conrad Schools Of Science is ranked #25 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Conrad Schools Of Science often compared to?
Conrad Schools Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts, Charter School Of Wilmington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conrad Schools Of Science?
The graduation rate of Conrad Schools Of Science is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Conrad Schools Of Science?
1,163 students attend Conrad Schools Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Conrad Schools Of Science students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conrad Schools Of Science?
Conrad Schools Of Science has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Conrad Schools Of Science offer ?
Conrad Schools Of Science offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conrad Schools Of Science part of?
Conrad Schools Of Science is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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