Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, First State Military Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
First State Military Academy's student population of 433 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
First State Military Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First State Military Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
33%
31%
White
49%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First State Military Academy's ranking?
First State Military Academy is ranked #121 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are First State Military Academy often compared to?
First State Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Polytech High School, Smyrna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of First State Military Academy?
The graduation rate of First State Military Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend First State Military Academy?
433 students attend First State Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of First State Military Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First State Military Academy?
First State Military Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does First State Military Academy offer ?
First State Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First State Military Academy part of?
First State Military Academy is part of First State Military Academy School District.
School Calendar
View the First State Military Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Fall Sports
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School - New Incoming Cadets Only
August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - Cadets & 10mth Empl Only
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - School & Offices Closed
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Seniors Last Day
May 25, 2027 (Tuesday)
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