Conrad Schools of Science

Summary:

Conrad Schools of Science is a public high school located in Wilmington, Delaware, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 1,169 students. As part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked 14 out of 32 districts in Delaware, Conrad Schools of Science consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students outperforming the district and state averages in various standardized assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.04% of 11th-grade students at Conrad Schools of Science were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 54.88% in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and 44.73% statewide. Conrad Schools of Science also has a strong track record of supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top schools in Delaware for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, such as duPont (Alexis I.) High School, Dickinson (John) School, and Freire Charter School, Conrad Schools of Science stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This highlights the school's ability to create a learning environment that fosters student success, even in a district with some lower-performing schools.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 201 Jackson Avenue
       Wilmington, DE  19804-2199


(302) 992-5545

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,754 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,163

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
Hispanic:
27.0%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Compare Details Conrad Schools of Science ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Conrad Schools of Science ranks better than 87.8% of high schools in Delaware. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Conrad Schools of Science has the largest high school student body size in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), Hispanic (27%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conrad Schools of Science is 18.4. 3 high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conrad Schools of Science is $12,754, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Conrad Schools of Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Conrad Schools of Science 10th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Conrad Schools of Science in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Conrad Schools of Science 5th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Conrad Schools of Science in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Conrad Schools of Science

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Rank History for all middle school students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 85.28 6th 38 84.2%
2012 77.51 7th 38 81.6%
2013 79.03 8th 37 78.4%
2014 75.52 4th 17 76.5%
2015 77.50 11th 49 77.6%
2016 81.42 7th 35 80.0%
2017 80.87 7th 35 80.0%
2018 87.72 4th 35 88.6%
2019 85.69 8th 52 84.6%
2021 79.42 10th 47 78.7%
2022 81.76 10th 51 80.4%
2023 86.05 9th 53 83.0%
2024 86.32 10th 54 81.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.99 3rd 41 92.7%
2022 84.67 3rd 38 92.1%
2023 85.60 3rd 40 92.5%
2024 94.58 1st 39 97.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.18 4th 49 91.8%
2021 69.86 9th 38 76.3%
2022 73.30 10th 50 80.0%
2023 82.42 10th 50 80.0%
2024 80.06 11th 49 77.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.16 5th 49 89.8%
2021 84.50 6th 38 84.2%
2022 83.37 9th 50 82.0%
2023 87.21 8th 50 84.0%
2024 86.86 8th 49 83.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.37 7th 44 84.1%
2022 91.88 4th 41 90.2%
2023 88.51 3rd 43 93.0%
2024 87.30 4th 42 90.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.15 1st 35 97.1%
2021 80.09 3rd 18 83.3%
2022 80.08 7th 37 81.1%
2023 92.60 5th 37 86.5%
2024 91.06 3rd 37 91.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.65 7th 43 83.7%
2021 62.56 13th 41 68.3%
2022 71.42 13th 45 71.1%
2023 74.21 11th 44 75.0%
2024 78.49 9th 45 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Conrad Schools of Science

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Rank History for all high school students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 91.09 3rd 27 88.9%
2012 93.28 2nd 27 92.6%
2013 96.99 1st 26 96.2%
2014 96.21 1st 14 92.9%
2015 70.74 10th 35 71.4%
2016 98.72 1st 31 96.8%
2017 98.08 1st 30 96.7%
2018 93.18 2nd 30 93.3%
2019 89.59 5th 40 87.5%
2021 77.92 8th 39 79.5%
2022 92.31 4th 39 89.7%
2023 83.95 5th 39 87.2%
2024 80.96 5th 41 87.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.29 1st 29 96.6%
2021 90.99 3rd 24 87.5%
2023 87.84 2nd 29 93.1%
2024 82.71 5th 32 84.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.25 5th 41 87.8%
2021 73.43 10th 36 72.2%
2022 90.34 4th 37 89.2%
2023 80.92 5th 38 86.8%
2024 81.66 5th 39 87.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.89 5th 41 87.8%
2021 75.01 8th 36 77.8%
2022 91.91 3rd 37 91.9%
2023 81.03 5th 38 86.8%
2024 75.84 6th 39 84.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.49 2nd 33 93.9%
2021 86.94 2nd 27 92.6%
2022 98.70 1st 35 97.1%
2023 99.30 1st 31 96.8%
2024 71.79 6th 31 80.6%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.15 3rd 24 87.5%
2021 94.22 1st 19 94.7%
2022 96.46 2nd 22 90.9%
2023 75.67 6th 27 77.8%
2024 96.50 1st 31 96.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Conrad Schools of Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.63 6th 36 83.3%
2021 62.52 14th 34 58.8%
2022 85.57 5th 33 84.8%
2023 67.12 7th 34 79.4%
2024 68.44 9th 35 74.3%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Open Quote I attend Conrad, and I believe the rating really depends on you. I rate this school one star because they are unfair. One student can do one thing, and get away with it, but if another does, they're suspended for 3 days. I find this ridiculous. They also have a zero tolerancce policy for bullying, but if you do get caught, you usually get off the hook, which, again, isnt fair. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Open Quote very nice school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Conrad Schools of Science

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 480 303 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1989 486 263 4 87 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1990 472 306 5 122 n/a n/a n/a 0 905
1991 500 335 4 124 3 n/a n/a 0 966
1992 513 227 6 80 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1993 459 212 7 104 5 n/a n/a 0 787
1994 458 222 2 96 4 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 496 243 7 109 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1996 496 243 7 109 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1997 471 243 7 116 1 n/a n/a 0 838
1998 470 242 8 118 2 n/a n/a 0 840
1999 434 239 8 128 2 n/a n/a 0 811
2000 384 222 7 112 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2001 363 249 2 112 4 n/a n/a 0 730
2002 294 220 2 120 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 294 220 2 120 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 239 208 5 193 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 210 198 7 237 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2006 199 206 1 269 1 n/a n/a 0 676
2007 172 182 0 304 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2008 250 164 6 246 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2009 279 121 7 211 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 361 102 17 195 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2011 505 112 22 203 1 0 3 0 846
2012 613 112 24 213 0 0 4 0 966
2013 714 112 29 220 1 0 6 0 1082
2014 751 129 45 218 1 0 9 0 1153
2015 772 151 59 224 1 0 8 0 1215
2016 770 160 59 191 4 0 11 0 1195
2017 741 152 56 206 5 0 14 0 1174
2018 709 146 67 219 4 0 23 0 1168
2019 673 145 67 240 6 0 27 0 1158
2020 675 145 69 253 5 0 32 0 1179
2021 663 139 74 263 3 0 36 0 1178
2022 646 138 63 289 1 0 37 0 1174
2023 621 133 69 298 1 0 47 0 1169
2024 600 132 64 314 3 0 50 0 1163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Conrad Schools of Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 873 64.0 13.6 27.8
1989 840 57.0 14.7 25.6
1990 905 57.0 15.8 31
1991 966 55.0 17.5 35.8
1992 827 56.0 14.7 37.4
1993 787 51.0 15.4 45.1
1994 782 50.0 15.6 41.8
1995 856 44.0 19.5 48.8
1996 856 44.0 19.5 48.8
1997 838 44.0 19.0 43.8
1998 840 46.0 18.3 48.1
1999 811 49.0 16.6 47.8
2000 726 45.0 16.1 52.3
2001 730 41.1 17.8 57.7
2002 638 35.0 18.2 53.9
2003 638 35.0 18.2 53.9
2004 646 40.0 16.2 55
2005 652 36.0 18.1 54.8
2006 676 37.0 18.3 60.7
2007 658 34.0 19.4 74
2008 667 38.0 17.6 73
2009 618 37.0 16.7 49.8
2010 675 38.0 17.7 43
2011 846 48.0 17.6 36.2
2012 966 51.0 18.9 33.9
2013 1082 64.0 16.9 32.5
2014 1153 61.0 18.9 14.6
2015 1215 69.0 17.6 14.3
2016 1195 63.0 18.9 13.6
2017 1174 62.0 18.9 n/a
2018 1168 62.0 18.8 n/a
2019 1158 63.0 18.3 n/a
2020 1179 63.0 18.7 n/a
2021 1178 63.0 18.6 n/a
2022 1174 64.0 18.3 n/a
2023 1169 65.0 17.9 n/a
2024 1163 63.0 18.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Conrad Schools of Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 873 64.0 13.6 27.8
1989 840 57.0 14.7 25.6
1990 905 57.0 15.8 31
1991 966 55.0 17.5 35.8
1992 827 56.0 14.7 37.4
1993 787 51.0 15.4 45.1
1994 782 50.0 15.6 41.8
1995 856 44.0 19.5 48.8
1996 856 44.0 19.5 48.8
1997 838 44.0 19.0 43.8
1998 840 46.0 18.3 48.1
1999 811 49.0 16.6 47.8
2000 726 45.0 16.1 52.3
2001 730 41.1 17.8 57.7
2002 638 35.0 18.2 53.9
2003 638 35.0 18.2 53.9
2004 646 40.0 16.2 55
2005 652 36.0 18.1 54.8
2006 676 37.0 18.3 60.7
2007 658 34.0 19.4 74
2008 667 38.0 17.6 73
2009 618 37.0 16.7 49.8
2010 675 38.0 17.7 43
2011 846 48.0 17.6 36.2
2012 966 51.0 18.9 33.9
2013 1082 64.0 16.9 32.5
2014 1153 61.0 18.9 14.6
2015 1215 69.0 17.6 14.3
2016 1195 63.0 18.9 13.6
2017 1174 62.0 18.9 n/a
2018 1168 62.0 18.8 n/a
2019 1158 63.0 18.3 n/a
2020 1179 63.0 18.7 n/a
2021 1178 63.0 18.6 n/a
2022 1174 64.0 18.3 n/a
2023 1169 65.0 17.9 n/a
2024 1163 63.0 18.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Conrad Schools of Science

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $266 (2.1%) $15,533 (121.8%) $12,754

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conrad Schools of Science

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 9th of 53 Middle schools
 1.6%
Ranks 5th of 40 High schoolsRanks 5th of 39 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Conrad Schools of Science)77.645
 32.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4534.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Conrad Schools of Science)66.747.3
 19.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)33.627.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Conrad Schools of Science)78.165.2
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)54.341.3
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Conrad Schools of Science)73.851.3
 22.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)40.829.2
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Conrad Schools of Science)63.970.3
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4843
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Conrad Schools of Science)60.852.7
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)36.227.7
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Conrad Schools of Science)81.270.8
 10.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)61.858.7
 3.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)48.544.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Conrad Schools of Science)52.137.9
 14.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)43.238.3
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)28.322.9
 5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Conrad Schools of Science)61.859.9
 2%
   11th Grade Essay (Red Clay Consolidated School District)48.650.9
 2.3%
   11th Grade Essay (Delaware)42.941.5
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11581169
 0.9%
African American145133
 8.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian6769
 3%
Hispanic240298
 24.2%
Pacific Islander00
White673621
 7.7%
Two or More Races2747
 74.1%


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Conrad Schools of Science ranks 5th of 41 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Students at Conrad Schools of Science are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,163 students attended Conrad Schools of Science.


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