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Early College High School at Del State

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
519
Students
$13,626
Per-Pupil Spend
-5% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Early College High School at Del State is a public school district in Delaware serving 519 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,626 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early College School at Del StateCharter07–12519
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,626Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
15%
State
63.7%
Local (property tax)
14.9%
Federal
21.3%

State funding accounts for 64% 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
519
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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 Early College High School at Del State?
Early College High School at Del State has 1 public school, serving a total of 519 students.
What is the graduation rate for Early College High School at Del State?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Early College High School at Del State spend per student?
Early College High School at Del State spends $13,626 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Early College High School at Del State?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Early College High School at Del State is a charter school.
What grade levels does Early College High School at Del State serve?
Early College High School at Del State serves grades 7 through 12, covering middle and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Early College High School at Del State?
The median opportunity score across schools in Early College High School at Del State is 40/100. 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.