For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,080 students in 19801, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in 19801, DE are Great Oaks Charter School, Freire Charter School and Howard High School Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19801 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 19801, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19801 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howard High School Of Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 19801, DE Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Oaks Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Grades: 8-12
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Freire Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Grades: 8-12
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Howard High School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: #44.
The Bancroft School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4102
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4102
Grades: 1-9
| 524 students
19801, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Delaware Met Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
100 West 10th Street Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Grades: 10
| n/a students
1210 Lobdell Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
1301 E. 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19801, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19801, DE include Great Oaks Charter School, Freire Charter School and Howard High School Of Technology.
How many public high schools are located in 19801?
4 public high schools are located in 19801.
What is the racial composition of students in 19801?
19801 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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