Charter School of Wilmington

100 North duPont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807

Charter School 977 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Charter School of Wilmington (CSW) is a premier public charter school located in Wilmington, Delaware, renowned for its rigorous academic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Established in 1996, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and consistently ranks as one of the top-performing high schools in the state. By fostering an environment centered on intellectual curiosity and high expectations, CSW prepares its diverse student body for demanding collegiate programs and competitive careers in scientific and technical fields.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards, featuring an extensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized electives. Beyond the classroom, CSW promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration, supported by strong partnerships with local research institutions and industries. With a focus on both scholarly excellence and holistic personal development, the school offers numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, ensuring that students graduate as well-rounded, critical thinkers ready to contribute to the global community.

977

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charter School of Wilmington
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	79
Black	74
Asian	382
Two or More	42
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
394 (40.3%)
Asian
382 (39.1%)
Hispanic
79 (8.1%)
Black
74 (7.6%)
Two or More
42 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Charter School of Wilmington
Phone:	(302)651-2727
Website:	http://charterschool.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 255

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 237