Best Alternative Public High Schools in Delaware (2025-26)

Best Delaware Alternative Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 alternative public high schools serving 138 students in Delaware.

The top ranked alternative public high schools in Delaware are First State School and Meadowood Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Delaware alternative public high schools have an score of 18% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average).

Delaware alternative public high school have a of 50%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Meadowood Program, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public High Schools in Delaware (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

First State School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848

Gr: K-10 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #22.

Meadowood Program

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400

Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Delaware?

The top ranked alternative public high schools in Delaware include First State School and Meadowood Program.

How many alternative public high schools are located in Delaware?

2 alternative public high schools are located in Delaware.

What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?

Delaware alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).