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Charter School of Wilmington

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
968
Students
$10,550
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Charter School of Wilmington is a public school district in Delaware serving 968 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,550 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Charter School of WilmingtonCharter09–12968
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,550-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
39%
State
56.8%
Local (property tax)
38.7%
Federal
4.5%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
968
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,550, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charter School of Wilmington?
Charter School of Wilmington has 1 public school, serving a total of 968 students.
What is the graduation rate for Charter School of Wilmington?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Charter School of Wilmington spend per student?
Charter School of Wilmington spends $10,550 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Charter School of Wilmington?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Charter School of Wilmington is a charter school.
What grade levels does Charter School of Wilmington serve?
Charter School of Wilmington serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Charter School of Wilmington?
The median opportunity score across schools in Charter School of Wilmington is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.