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Christina School District

Delaware · Public School District
27
Schools
13,092
Students
$30,267
Per-Pupil Spend
+111% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
79.4%
Graduation Rate
-7.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Christina School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 13,092 students across 27 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,267 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School06–08779
Kirk (George V.) Middle School06–08742
Shue-Medill Middle School06–08808
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Christiana High School06–121,256
Glasgow High School09–12895
Newark High School09–121,105
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brennen School (The)PK–12445
Christina Early Education CenterPK–PK295
Delaware School for the DeafPK–12132
Douglass School01–1286
The Bancroft School01–09524
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,267+111% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
41%
State
48.2%
Local (property tax)
41.3%
Federal
10.5%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
13,092
Students
—
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.4%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $30,267 per pupil — 111% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.4%, graduation is 7.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Christina School District?
Christina School District has 27 public schools, serving a total of 13,092 students.
What is the graduation rate for Christina School District?
The graduation rate is 79.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Christina School District spend per student?
Christina School District spends $30,267 per pupil — 111% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Christina School District?
No, Christina School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Christina School District serve?
Christina School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Christina School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Christina School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.