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First State Military Academy

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
439
Students
$15,338
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

First State Military Academy is a public school district in Delaware serving 439 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,338 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
First State Military AcademyCharter09–12439
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,338Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
22%
State
65.9%
Local (property tax)
21.7%
Federal
12.5%

State funding accounts for 66% 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
439
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
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 First State Military Academy?
First State Military Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 439 students.
What is the graduation rate for First State Military Academy?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does First State Military Academy spend per student?
First State Military Academy spends $15,338 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in First State Military Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in First State Military Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does First State Military Academy serve?
First State Military Academy serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for First State Military Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in First State Military Academy is 38/100. 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.