First State Military Academy

First State Military Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
355 W Duck Creek Rd,  Clayton, DE
4.1
4.7
416 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
15.1%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
458:1

Student Diversity

Male
66.3%
Female
33.7%
White
54.9%
Black
24.4%
Hispanic
14.6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware 99 Students
Delaware State University 59 Students
Penn State 44 Students
Temple University 39 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry 22 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 21 Students
Drexel University 19 Students
Morgan State University 19 Students
Widener University 18 Students
Norwich University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 26 Students
Biology 26 Students
Nursing 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Finance 11 Students
Chemistry 10 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 20 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/25/2025
I loved my experience at FSMA! It is really all about what you put into your education there. All of my teachers were kind and focused to me and helping me achieve my goals what every they may be.
3.0 Senior
9/18/2024
My favorite thing about the school is that the teachers and staff are willing to go out of their way to help you with whatever you may need. Something about the school that I don't like is that they don't take disciplinary actions very seriously. This is something that I'd like to see change, as well as the faculty figuring out a different way to get students to include their enrichment work in their school day.
5.0 Senior
4/4/2024
I joined up my Junior year in 2022. At the time I didn't really know what to do with myself, thought I'd keep my head down and focus on passing high school, easy day. However the program really changed me as a person. I think the fact that it's pretty small and a very unique school with a very unique culture, that's what makes the people here so close. We're all linked in a way, as we're all doing this together. I found myself getting involved with the program and opening up as a person. Joining had changed my life entirely.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 student
2/19/2019
Amazing school! Went there for the first half of the year and I learned so much
5.0 parent
2/15/2018
This is a great school and has a unique approach to learning. My son has grown exponentially in his learning and maturity.
4.0 student
4/25/2016
This is a tech based school so it's easier for me to learn and complete my assignments. You also get multiple reminders of due dates and new work through email. If you miss a day you are still able to do your work during the day since it's all done online. There aren't many classes currently, but th...

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First State Military Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 355 W Duck Creek Rd in Clayton, in the Clayton neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 416 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. First State Military Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1050. The average home value in this area is $417,791. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smyrna High School, Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Smyrna Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Clayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near First State Military Academy.

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