Delaware Academy is a K-12 school in Delhi, New York, 160 miles northwest of New York City.
Serving 399 students in grades 6-12, Delaware Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Delaware Academy High School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1819
School Rankings
Delaware Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Academy High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1188 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
93%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Academy High School's ranking?
Delaware Academy High School is ranked #1188 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Delaware Academy High School often compared to?
Delaware Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Delaware Academy High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Delaware Academy High School?
399 students attend Delaware Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Delaware Academy High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Academy High School?
Delaware Academy High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Delaware Academy High School offer ?
Delaware Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Delaware Academy High School part of?
Delaware Academy High School is part of Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi.
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