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duPont (Alexis I.) High School

50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807

About duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Alexis I. duPont High School is a top public high school in Wilmington, Delaware, that offers a full education to students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the most important schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, with about 850 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1. The school is known as one of the best because it offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including Advanced Placement classes that 16% of students take. The demographics show that 85% of the students are minorities. Alexis I. duPont High School has a 30% proficiency rate in reading and a 10% proficiency rate in math when it comes to performance. The school puts a lot of emphasis on getting students ready for college and careers by giving them tests like the SAT and ACT. The school is known for its lively atmosphere and long history in the community. It is one of the best schools for getting students involved. Its biggest strengths are its welcoming culture and its promise to make sure that every graduate is ready for the challenges of college and work, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

duPont (Alexis I.) High School Contact Information

Address

50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807

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Phone

(302) 651-2626

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 30% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
22
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
605
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 94 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at duPont (Alexis I.) 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: 7:25 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 14.88%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic 39.17%
Black 42.64%
Two+ Races 2.31%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
14.88%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic
39.17%
Black
42.64%
Two+ Races
2.31%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 605
47.11%
285 Female
52.89%
320 Male

Student Population

605 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

201 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Alexis I. duPont High School recently showed how much it cares about the arts by putting on school-wide art shows and plays that show how much the students have grown as artists. The school also focuses on career and technical education (CTE) pathways, giving students hands-on experience in areas like digital media and culinary arts. The school is always making improvements to its facilities to make sure that they are up to date and support the school's wide range of academic and extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q1. Does duPont (Alexis I.) High School encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of duPont (Alexis I.) High School?

Ans. duPont (Alexis I.) High School wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at duPont (Alexis I.) High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

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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