Serving 301 students in grades 9-12, Design Thinking Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
43%
31%
White
41%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Design Thinking Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Design Thinking Academy?
The graduation rate of Design Thinking Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Design Thinking Academy?
301 students attend Design Thinking Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Design Thinking Academy students are Black, 41% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Design Thinking Academy?
Design Thinking Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Design Thinking Academy offer ?
Design Thinking Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Design Thinking Academy part of?
Design Thinking Academy is part of Design Thinking Academy School District.
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