Brandywine High School

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Brandywine High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Foulk Rd,  Wilmington, DE
Brandywine School District
3.5
3.3
897 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
35.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
27.6%
State Average
23.9%
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
235:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Black
39.4%
White
38.7%
Hispanic
12.5%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%
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 292 Students
Delaware State University 141 Students
Temple University 111 Students
Penn State 97 Students
Widener University 84 Students
Morgan State University 75 Students
Drexel University 60 Students
Neumann University 60 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 57 Students
Wilmington University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 78 Students
Business 68 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Biology 36 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 26 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 114 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
5/23/2024
There are fights a lot of times. All of the time it comes from black students. Administration is pretty soft on them. The teachers are amazing though and we have good sports programs. Our gym and cafeteria could use a little work. It's a decent school.
3.0 Senior
8/21/2021
I wasn't there long but the school idea very large with a wide selection of courses to take that can really ready you for college.
4.0 Junior
5/14/2020
My experience at Brandywine High School gave me many opportunities to interact and engage with people of all different backgrounds and for that i'm very grateful. Which also help shape me to become a better person through the 3 years i've attend the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
10/4/2024
Experience at this school from 9-11th grade was a very hellish experience, not even talking with psychologists here when I was mentally ill, I feel like it didnt help at all, I would come home crying from school constantly because of my social anixety and autism and depression, and even when I was i...
4.0 student
12/29/2014
i had a good experience there. the student body was diverse and i feel i was well prepared for college
5.0 other
8/19/2013
I loved Brandywine and, after graduating in 2009, I went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from college.

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Brandywine High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wilmington, DE and is served by the Brandywine School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 897 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Brandywine High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $565,666. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mount Pleasant High School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Talley Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Wilmington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brandywine High School.

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