DEHighCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24
First State Military Academy — School Profile & District Info
High|Clayton, Delaware|First State Military Academy
Clayton, DE 19938
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
416
Student:Teacher
18.1:1
Locale
Rural
District
First State Military AcademyPhone
(302)223-2150Charter School
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
10-14%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
8 courses offered
51 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
28 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
76 test takers
Athletics
11 sports, 13 teams
172 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Worse than average in DETechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
412
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
26
58% fully certified
Counselors
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,959
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,228
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,920
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 65%Local 26%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$362,795
+1.9% 1yr+38.0% 5yr
Dover, DE metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.4%
Below 150% poverty line
6.1%
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Uninsured residents
11.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
75
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
75
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
18%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
45 (60%)
Other Health Impairment
22 (29%)
Autism
5 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
3 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
433
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about First State Military Academy
First State Military Academy currently enrolls 416 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in DE.
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