What grades does Delmar High School serve?

Delmar High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Delmar area.

Where is Delmar High School located?

Delmar High School is a urban school in Delmar, DE.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delmar High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Delmar High School is 19.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Delmar, DE?

Schools in Delmar include Delmar High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Delmar area.

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Delmar High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

714

Student:Teacher

19.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Delmar School District

Phone

(302)846-9544

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

25-29%

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

10.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

6 courses offered

46 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

15 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

51 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

134 test takers

Athletics

14 sports, 24 teams

364 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1

Worse than average in DE

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,122

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

78% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,046

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,050

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,190

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 72%Local 16%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

10.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

144

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

138

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

19%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

78 (57%)

Other Health Impairment

29 (21%)

Autism

11 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

8 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

6 (4%)

Speech/Language Impairment

3 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

713

Current enrollment

Growing(+12% 5yr)

Coming Up

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Fri, Jul 31, 2026

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Pupil Day	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—