How do these schools compare?
| Metric | First State School | McKean (Thomas) High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Wilmington, DE |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 21 | 920 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.6:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | First State School | McKean (Thomas) High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,101 | $23,101 |
| District | Red Clay Consolidated School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | First State School | McKean (Thomas) High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.3% | 25.7% |
| African American | 61.9% | 27.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 41.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.3% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | First State School | McKean (Thomas) High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 230:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.9% | 45.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 86 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.