Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Dupont (Alexis I.) High School 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School's student population of 605 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Mascot
Bengal Tiger
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
School Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
43%
31%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont (Alexis I.) High School's ranking?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is ranked #170 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
The graduation rate of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is 79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
605 students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupont (Alexis I.) High School?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dupont (Alexis I.) High School offer ?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont (Alexis I.) High School part of?
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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