Best Public High Schools in 19809 (Wilmington, DE) (2025-26)

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Best 19809 Delaware Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,074 students in 19809, DE.

The top ranked public high school in 19809, DE is Mount Pleasant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 19809 have an score of 18% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 19809, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 19809 have a of 88%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Pleasant High School, with 88% 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 19809, DE Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mount Pleasant High School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
:

Bottom 50%

5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125

Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19809 Delaware

19809, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Camelot Non-secure Detention (Closed 2011)

1413 Lore Ave
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858

Gr: 1-12

Mount Pleasant Gifted Program Elementary School (Closed 2004)

500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120

Gr: K-3 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 19809, DE?

The top ranked public high schools in 19809, DE include Mount Pleasant High School.

How many public high schools are located in 19809?

1 public high schools are located in 19809.

What is the racial composition of students in 19809?

19809 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).