Positive Outcomes Charter School

3337 South DuPont Highway
Camden, DE 19934

www.positiveoutcomescs.org

Charter School 119 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Positive Outcomes Charter School (POCS), located in Camden, Delaware, is a public charter school serving students in grades 7 through 12. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on small class sizes and a highly personalized instructional approach designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of each student. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, POCS aims to help students who may have struggled in traditional school settings regain their confidence and achieve their full potential.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that a positive school culture is essential for learning, and it emphasizes strong relationships between staff, students, and families. POCS utilizes a project-based learning model and a flexible curriculum that integrates real-world applications to keep students engaged. Through this comprehensive approach, Positive Outcomes Charter School strives to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary education and career opportunities but also for success as responsible, productive members of their communities.

119

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Positive Outcomes Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	4
Black	50
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
58 (48.7%)
Black
50 (42.0%)
Two or More
6 (5.0%)
Hispanic
4 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Positive Outcomes Charter School
Phone:	(302)697-8805
Website:	http://www.positiveoutcomescs.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 18