Serving 1,399 students in grades 9-12, Appoquinimink High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in DE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Appoquinimink High School ranks within the top 30% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appoquinimink High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Appoquinimink High School is ranked #52 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Appoquinimink High School often compared to?
Appoquinimink High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appoquinimink High School?
The graduation rate of Appoquinimink High School is 96%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Appoquinimink High School?
1,399 students attend Appoquinimink High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Appoquinimink High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appoquinimink High School?
Appoquinimink High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appoquinimink High School offer ?
Appoquinimink High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Appoquinimink High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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