Serving 411 students in grades 9-12, Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
57%
31%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% DE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School?
411 students attend Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School?
Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School offer ?
Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School part of?
Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School is part of Pencader Business And Finance Charter High School District.
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