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Delaware Military Academy

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
584
Students
$12,582
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Delaware Military Academy is a public school district in Delaware serving 584 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,582 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Delaware Military AcademyCharter09–12584
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,582-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
37%
State
60.9%
Local (property tax)
36.6%
Federal
2.4%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
584
Students
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Delaware Military Academy?
Delaware Military Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 584 students.
What is the graduation rate for Delaware Military Academy?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Delaware Military Academy spend per student?
Delaware Military Academy spends $12,582 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Delaware Military Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Delaware Military Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Delaware Military Academy serve?
Delaware Military Academy serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Delaware Military Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Delaware Military Academy is 37/100. 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.