For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,993 students in 19801, DE.
The top-ranked public high schools in 19801, DE are Great Oaks Charter School, Freire Charter School and Howard High School Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19801 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 19801, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19801 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howard High School Of Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19801, DE Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Gr: 8-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Howard High School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
19801, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 West 10th Street Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Gr: 10
1210 Lobdell Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Multi-purpose Criminal Justice Facility - Gander High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1301 E. 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19801, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19801, DE include Great Oaks Charter School, Freire Charter School and Howard High School Of Technology.
How many public high schools are located in 19801?
4 public high schools are located in 19801.
What is the racial composition of students in 19801?
19801 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).