CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL
Christiana High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Christina School District school district, located in Newark, DE with about 716 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 66 teachers, Christiana High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Christiana High School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Christina School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement, personal growth, and college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, providing students with opportunities to challenge themselves academically while preparing for higher education or the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Christiana High School fosters a vibrant school culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school is particularly known for its focus on inclusivity and student support, leveraging its location on Salem Church Road to serve a multicultural student population. By blending rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment, Christiana High School aims to develop well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.
For more information, contact Christiana High School at (302) 631-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, DE 19713-2998
(302) 631-2400
http://www.christianahs.org
CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newark, DE with about 716 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Christina School District
- Total Students:
- 716
- Teachers:
- 66
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 716 students
- Black or African American
- 49.3%
- White
- 23.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Asian
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.