Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, First State Military Academy 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
First State Military Academy's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
First State Military Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First State Military Academy is 0.62, 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
#128 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
24%
31%
White
55%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First State Military Academy's ranking?
First State Military Academy is ranked #128 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are First State Military Academy often compared to?
First State Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Polytech High School, Smyrna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of First State Military Academy?
The graduation rate of First State Military Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend First State Military Academy?
439 students attend First State Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of First State Military Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First State Military Academy?
First State Military Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does First State Military Academy offer ?
First State Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is First State Military Academy part of?
First State Military Academy is part of First State Military Academy School District.
School Calendar
View the First State Military Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School Cadets & 10mth Empl
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
First Day Back for Cadets
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School Cadets & 10mth employees
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors Last Day
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 2/16/2023
This school is a great place to learn responsibility and leadership. I came to this school as a very shy and struggling student. After spending time at this school, I learned many lessons in leadership, character building, knowledge, and skills. This school will push you to your limits, but you have to prepare for them, and adapt. The teachers are very understanding and very helpful if you step up and ask for it. Students give briefs, run Open Houses, and orienteer other cadets. This school is full of opportunities, but you have to be willing to join it.
5 5/23/2022
Looks like a good school not gonna lie I may come there instead of Woodbridge.
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