Delaware Military Academy
Charter School
584 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Delaware Military Academy (DMA) is a public charter school located in Wilmington, Delaware, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Distinguished by its unique educational model, the school integrates a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a military-style environment. The program is designed to foster leadership, discipline, personal responsibility, and academic excellence, utilizing a structure that emphasizes citizenship and service. As a tuition-free public school, it attracts students from across the state who are interested in a highly structured academic setting that prepares them for success in higher education or the military.
The school operates with a core focus on the "Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps" (NJROTC) program, which serves as the foundation for its military culture. Beyond the classroom, students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives, all of which are intended to develop character and teamwork. By combining traditional academic standards with military values and leadership development, Delaware Military Academy aims to graduate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to take on active roles in their communities and the nation.
The school operates with a core focus on the "Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps" (NJROTC) program, which serves as the foundation for its military culture. Beyond the classroom, students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives, all of which are intended to develop character and teamwork. By combining traditional academic standards with military values and leadership development, Delaware Military Academy aims to graduate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to take on active roles in their communities and the nation.
584
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 444 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
| Black | 56 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 15 |
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White444 (76.0 %)
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Hispanic64 (11.0 %)
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Black56 (9.6 %)
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Two or More15 (2.6 %)
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Asian5 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Delaware Military Academy |
| Phone: | (302)998-0745 |
| Website: | http://www.demilacad.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 584 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
152
Grade 10
166
Grade 11
136
Grade 12
130
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 152 |
| Grade 10 | 166 |
| Grade 11 | 136 |
| Grade 12 | 130 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 261 | 44.7% |
| Male | 323 | 55.3% |
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