Early College High School

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Early College High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1570 N DuPont Hwy,  Dover, DE
3.7
1.5
583 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Judi L. Coffield
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
12.1%
State Average
23.9%
Math
12%
State Average
33.8%
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
200:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.2%
Male
41.2%
Black
79.4%
Hispanic
9.3%
White
7.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or 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.
Delaware State University 285 Students
University of Delaware 124 Students
Temple University 105 Students
Morgan State University 95 Students
Howard University 92 Students
Penn State 82 Students
Hampton University 56 Students
Spelman College 55 Students
Drexel University 50 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 47 Students
Biology 46 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Business 22 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 43 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
7/16/2025
Going to Early College School has opened up many opportunities for students and has helped me and many others develop their knowledge and skills to help get them into their dream schools.
2.0 Senior
5/16/2024
My experience at Early College School was a unique one. It is fast paced and very to the point. It is a little unorganized, although it is a fairly new school.
4.0 Senior
3/2/2023
I believe attending Early College High School is the best opportunity that anyone can ask for. You have the chance to gain a footing in the major you want to go to. I would highly recommend if you want to reach your career quicker.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/19/2026
I had such high hopes for this school and I’m truly disappointed. I will say the teachers are pretty good (with the exception of the drivers Ed teacher, she was HORRIBLE). I was fascinated with the idea of my daughter earning free college credits. She was supposed to start her college classes in 10t...
2.0 student
7/20/2024
Hello, I am a current student that is going to this school and after spending my first year here (Its currently summer but I made sure to right down many of the flaws with this school) I can say that you should only go to this school if you want the main benefits of having a more easier way to get i...
1.0 parent
4/21/2023
If I could give this school 0 stars I would, I have an 8th grader in the Middle School- they have 45 min classes 8 classes in 1 day Mon-Friday this gives teachers a small amount of time to explain assignments and focus on what they are teaching.Most of the teachers there don’t reply to emails and se...
1.0 student
1/10/2022
The school has a good concept, and if it were practiced better, going here would be a great opportunity. However, in practice it is not effective. The staff seems to prioritize high enrollement rates rather than student futures. I specifically remember a teacher telling me in freshman year that the...

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Early College High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1570 N DuPont Hwy in Dover, in the Dover neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 583 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Early College High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1010. The average home value in this area is $349,413. Discover additional schools in the area, like Campus Community School, Middle School of Excellence, Middle School of Innovation, and more. Learn more about what Dover has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Early College High School.

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