First State Military Academy

First State Military Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
355 W Duck Creek Rd,  Clayton, DE
4.0
4.7
439 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
15.1%
State Average
19.9%
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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%
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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 96 Students
Delaware State University 55 Students
Penn State 42 Students
Temple University 38 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 21 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry 20 Students
Morgan State University 19 Students
Drexel University 18 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 16 Students
Norwich University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 26 Students
Business 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Finance 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 17 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/31/2024
This is a very unique and small school where all students are recognized for their abilities and achievements regardless of their background. I feel as though no matter who you are, there is a place for you here. with the military aspect, it definitely requires a certain type of person but if you would like to be a part of it, then there is always a chance to be played to your strengths, pushed outside of your comfort zone, and discover who you are as a person. As a whole, I think the extracurriculars and sports have room for improvement as some teams are not very developed and require more advanced expertise.
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.
4.0 Senior
4/13/2022
The education at the school was excellent as well as the military culture that was being taught to myself throughout the years.
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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