Serving 115 students in grades 7-12, Positive Outcomes Charter 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Positive Outcomes Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Positive Outcomes Charter School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Positive Outcomes Charter School 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 Positive Outcomes Charter School is 0.60, 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
#163 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
26%
31%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Positive Outcomes Charter School's ranking?
Positive Outcomes Charter School is ranked #163 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Positive Outcomes Charter School often compared to?
Positive Outcomes Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Dover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Positive Outcomes Charter School?
The graduation rate of Positive Outcomes Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Positive Outcomes Charter School?
115 students attend Positive Outcomes Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Positive Outcomes Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Positive Outcomes Charter School?
Positive Outcomes Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Positive Outcomes Charter School offer ?
Positive Outcomes Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Positive Outcomes Charter School part of?
Positive Outcomes Charter School is part of Positive Outcomes Charter School District.
School Calendar
View the Positive Outcomes Charter School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Election Day - School Closed
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
Veterans Day - School Closed
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Development - School Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Development - School Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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