For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 special education public high schools serving 2,226 students in Delaware.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Delaware are Douglass School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Leach (John G.) School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Delaware special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Delaware School For The Deaf, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Delaware (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Douglass School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 1-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #44.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Brennen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Grades: PK-12
| 241 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 261 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indian River Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
31 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 732-3800
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 732-3800
Grades: 12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Delaware include Douglass School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Leach (John G.) School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Delaware?
11 special education public high schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware special education public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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