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McKean (Thomas) High School

301 McKennan's Church Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808

Ranked 106 of 113 in Delaware

Top schools in Wilmington
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

McKean (Thomas) High School

301 McKennan's Church Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808

About McKean (Thomas) High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 16% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
35
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
870
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 26.09%
Asian 0.92%
Hispanic 42.87%
Black 26.67%
Two+ Races 2.76%
Native Am. 0.69%
White
26.09%
Asian
0.92%
Hispanic
42.87%
Black
26.67%
Two+ Races
2.76%
Native Am.
0.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 870
47.93%
417 Female
52.07%
453 Male

Student Population

870 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

217 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

McKean (Thomas) High School Contact Information

Address

301 McKennan's Church Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808

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Phone

(302) 992-5520

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TOP 106 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McKean (Thomas) 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
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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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Thomas McKean High School is getting ready for the opening of the McKean Innovation Campus, a big project that will bring high-tech labs and other specialized technical spaces in 2027. The wildlife and forestry programs are growing, which is good for current students because they use outdoor learning spaces to teach environmental science in a hands-on way. The school is still involved in interscholastic sports, and recent upgrades to the sports facilities support a wide range of Raiders' team activities.

FAQ

Q1. Does McKean (Thomas) High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q4. What kind of atmosphere does McKean (Thomas) High School have?

Ans. McKean (Thomas) High School has a structured and supportive environment that puts a lot of emphasis on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q5. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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