For the 2025 school year, there are 2 alternative public high schools serving 138 students in Delaware.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Delaware are First State School and Meadowood Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Delaware alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meadowood Program, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Grades: K-10
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Delaware include First State School and Meadowood Program.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Delaware?
2 alternative public high schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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