How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Christiana High School | Penn (William) High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark, DE | New Castle, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 2,069 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Christiana High School | Penn (William) High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $33,954 | $23,018 |
| District | Christina School District | Colonial School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Christiana High School | Penn (William) High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| African American | 43.4% | 49.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Christiana High School | Penn (William) High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 19 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 292:1 | 284:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.0% | 37.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 78 | 196 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.