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Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts

100 North duPont Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807

About Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts

In Wilmington, Delaware, the Cab Calloway School of the Arts is a top public magnet school for students in grades 6 through 12. This is one of the specialized schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. It has about 950 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1. It is known as one of the best schools in the state because it combines a tough academic program with professional arts training. The school has an amazing 79% participation rate in Advanced Placement classes, and 53% of the students are from minority groups. The Cab Calloway School of the Arts does very well in school, with 74% of students being able to read and 45% being able to do math. The school also helps students get ready for college by setting up tests for the SAT and ACT. It is one of the best schools in the area because of its lively school environment and good reputation in the community. Ultimately, the school is known for encouraging creativity and high academic standards, which makes sure that graduates are ready for a wide range of post-secondary options, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Contact Information

Address

100 North duPont Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807

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Phone

(302) 651-2700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 74% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
26
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
934
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 13 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts

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: 7:25 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 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 47.11%
Asian 14.67%
Hispanic 13.28%
Black 19.59%
Two+ Races 4.93%
Native Am. 0.43%
White
47.11%
Asian
14.67%
Hispanic
13.28%
Black
19.59%
Two+ Races
4.93%
Native Am.
0.43%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 934
70.13%
655 Female
29.87%
279 Male

Student Population

934 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

311 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Delaware Association of School Administrators named Dean Anthony Gray-Bolden the Delaware Principal of the Year at the start of 2025. This was a big deal for the Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The school is still a center for unique cultural projects, such as the installation of "Grace," a collaborative masterwork made possible by the National Scrollathon initiative. Students also won many awards at the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, which showed off their creative skills in a number of different art forms.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q4. How does Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

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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