For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 9,589 students in Newark, DE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, DE are Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Newark High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Newark have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public high schools.
Newark, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newark, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Christiana High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,340 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Newark High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Gr: 8-12 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Gr: K-12 | 1,444 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Glasgow High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Newark, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delaware School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Gr: 1-5
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Reachcbip (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newark, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, DE include Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Newark High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newark?
9 public high schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newark include: Glasgow High School vs. Christiana High School, Christiana High School vs. Glasgow High School, Newark High School vs. Christiana High School