- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middletown, DE
Appoquinimink High School
Federal NCES profile for Appoquinimink High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100008000225
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appoquinimink High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median. It is also one of the largest schools in Delaware.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,357
- students enrolled
Appoquinimink High School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appoquinimink High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Middletown, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Appoquinimink High School shrank from 1,484 students in 2022-23 to 1,399 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 91.4 → 93.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 100008000225 · Middletown, DE High · MID · TRAD
1,357 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Odessa High School (1,254 students)
Appoquinimink High School shrank from 1,484 students in 2022-23 to 1,399 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 91.4 → 93.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Appoquinimink High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Appoquinimink High School
1,357 students
- Odessa High Sc
Odessa High School
1,254 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,231 students
- Waters (Alfred
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
935 students
- Meredith (Ever
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
867 students
- Cantwells Brid
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
852 students
What this shows Appoquinimink High School reports 1,357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appoquinimink High School compares
Appoquinimink High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,357 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,357
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Delaware - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 31.1%
Asian 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Appoquinimink High School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Appoquinimink School District reports $17,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appoquinimink High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cantwells Bridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appoquinimink High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Middletown
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Appoquinimink High School
How many students attend Appoquinimink High School?
Appoquinimink High School has 1,357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middletown, DE. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,399 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appoquinimink High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appoquinimink High School is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appoquinimink High School?
The largest demographic group at Appoquinimink High School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Middletown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appoquinimink High School?
Appoquinimink High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Appoquinimink High School rank among high schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Appoquinimink High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Middletown, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Appoquinimink High School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Odessa High School (1,254 students), Middletown High School (1,231 students), and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School (935 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.