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Christiana High School

190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE, 19713

About Christiana High School

Christiana High School is a public high school in Newark, Delaware that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is an important part of the Christina School District and has about 800 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. It is known as one of the best schools because of its specialized academies. 17% of students take Advanced Placement courses. There are a lot of different types of students, and 71% of them are minorities. Christiana High School has a reading proficiency rate of 42% and a math proficiency rate of 25%. The school helps students get ready for college by setting up standard entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. The school is known for having a strong reputation in the community and a supportive school environment. It is one of the most well-known schools in the area. Its agricultural and honors programs are its best features because they set students up for success in college and in their careers, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Christiana High School Contact Information

Address

190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE, 19713

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Phone

(302) 631-2400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 42% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
41
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1340
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 54 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Christiana High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 28.96%
Asian 7.24%
Hispanic 16.04%
Black 40.82%
Two+ Races 5.97%
Native Am. 0.37%
White
28.96%
Asian
7.24%
Hispanic
16.04%
Black
40.82%
Two+ Races
5.97%
Native Am.
0.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1340
48.66%
652 Female
51.34%
688 Male

Student Population

1340 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

335 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, Christiana High School is still working on its Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, which give students a high level of academic rigor that is recognized around the world. The Honors Academy at the school recently held a showcase for student-led capstone projects that dealt with social and environmental issues in the area. The agricultural science department also added a modernized greenhouse to its on-site facilities for more advanced horticultural studies.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q2. Are there chances to be a leader at Christiana High School?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q5. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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