Serving 86 students in grades 6-12, Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kent County Secondary Ilc's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent County Secondary Ilc is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
59%
31%
White
33%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent County Secondary Ilc's ranking?
Kent County Secondary Ilc is ranked #35 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Kent County Secondary Ilc often compared to?
Kent County Secondary Ilcis often viewed alongside schools like Kent County Community School, John S. Charlton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent County Secondary Ilc?
The graduation rate of Kent County Secondary Ilc is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kent County Secondary Ilc?
86 students attend Kent County Secondary Ilc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kent County Secondary Ilc students are Black, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent County Secondary Ilc?
Kent County Secondary Ilc has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent County Secondary Ilc offer ?
Kent County Secondary Ilc offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent County Secondary Ilc part of?
Kent County Secondary Ilc is part of Capital School District.
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