Christiana High School is a public high school in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware and has a Newark postal address. It is a part of the Christina School District. CHS serves a portion of Wilmington including the Shipley Run and West 9th Street historic districts.
Serving 1,425 students in grades 6-12, Christiana High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christiana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Christiana High School's student population of 1,425 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Red, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Christiana High School ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christiana High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
43%
31%
White
26%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christiana High School's ranking?
Christiana High School is ranked #14 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Christiana High School often compared to?
Christiana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glasgow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Christiana High School?
The graduation rate of Christiana High School is 77%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Christiana High School?
1,425 students attend Christiana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Christiana High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christiana High School?
Christiana High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Christiana High School offer ?
Christiana High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Christiana High School part of?
Christiana High School is part of Christina School District.
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