Christiana High School

190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713

www.christinak12.org/ChristianaHS

1,256 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,256

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christiana High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	178
Black	494
Asian	99
Two or More	88
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

Black
494 (39.3 %)
White
385 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
178 (14.2 %)
Asian
99 (7.9 %)
Two or More
88 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)631-2400
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/ChristianaHS
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 97

Grade 9 307

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 167