Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
49%
31%
White
31%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security?
228 students attend Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security?
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security offer ?
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security part of?
Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security is part of Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security School District.
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