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Brandywine High School

1400 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803

About Brandywine High School

Brandywine High School is a top public high school in Wilmington, Delaware. It offers a full education to students in grades 9–12. It is one of three high schools in the Brandywine School District and has about 900 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 14:1. The school is well-known for its high academic standards and the fact that 43% of students take Advanced Placement courses. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, with 57% of them being minorities. Brandywine High School has a 52% proficiency rate in reading and a 26% proficiency rate in math when it comes to student success. The school puts a lot of emphasis on being ready for college by giving important tests like the SAT and ACT. The school is in a community that values educational excellence, and it is known as one of the best schools in the state for its balance between academics and extracurricular activities. In the end, the school's strengths are its high AP participation and its promise to keep preparing students for success in college and beyond, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Brandywine High School Contact Information

Address

1400 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803

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Phone

(302) 479-1600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 52% in Reading.
68
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
941
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 51 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Brandywine 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 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 43.36%
Asian 2.66%
Hispanic 11.05%
Black 37.51%
Two+ Races 4.46%
Native Am. 0.96%
White
43.36%
Asian
2.66%
Hispanic
11.05%
Black
37.51%
Two+ Races
4.46%
Native Am.
0.96%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 941
49.1%
462 Female
50.9%
479 Male

Student Population

941 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

235 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Brandywine High School recently got a lot of attention for its music programs, which have been growing steadily. They had 64 successful All-State auditions for the 2025–2026 season. The school community also celebrated the great work of its teachers when Dave Eroh was named a state finalist for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The annual "Souper Bowl" and other student-led projects that worked together successfully combined the arts and cooking to help local community programs.

FAQ

Q1. Does Brandywine High School support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. What does Brandywine High School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Does Brandywine High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q4. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

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

Q5. What does Brandywine High School teach?

Ans. Brandywine High School has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

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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