Delmar Senior High School

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Delmar Senior High School
Established 2000
School type Public
Grades 9th - 12th
Superintendent Dr. David Ring
Principal Cathy Townsend
Location Delmar, Delaware, United States
Students 550
Colors Orange and Blue
Mascot Wildcat
Website http://www.k12.de.us/delmar/

Delmar Senior High School, is a public high school in Delmar, DE, a community in Sussex County, Delaware. The school is co-located with Delmar Middle School, along with the district offices. Delmar Senior High School's enrollment includes students from Delmar, MD and 51 students from other cities under Delaware's School Choice program. Total fall 2006 enrollment is 550 students, with 1071 students total for both schools. The school building was built in 2000, with an expansion planned for 2007.

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[edit] Mission Statement

The mission of the Delmar School District is to provide all students with the opportunity to achieve to their fullest potential in a neighborhood school that nurtures intellectual, emotional, social, cultural, and physical successes by utilizing the unique size and location of the community and its pride in and commitment to the district. Educational decisions are based upon the needs of students, and a dedication to constant improvement. Parent and community involvement are always welcomed and encouraged.

[edit] School Test Scores

The 10th Grade average DSTP test scores for 2005:

  • Reading.....73%
  • Writing.....79%
  • Math........64%

[edit] School Demographics

Student-Teacher Ratio

  • Students per FTE teacher - 16

Students

Student Ethnicity
School Percentage
White 81%
Black 16%
Hispanic 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander <1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native <1%

[edit] Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs and Organizations

  • African American Club/PSI
  • American History Club
  • Art Club
  • Drama Club
  • Business Professionals of America (BPA)
  • Future Educators of America (FEA)
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA)
  • Key Club
  • Math League
  • Middle Level Student Council
  • Multi-Cultural Club
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • National Junior Honor Society
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Science Olympiad
  • Student Government Association(SGA)
  • Technology Students' Association(TSA)
  • Teens Against Tobacco Use(TATU)

Boys Athletics

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Wrestling
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country

Girls Athletics

  • Field Hockey
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Softball

[edit] External links

  • Great Schools[1]
  • Delmar High School Official Site[2]