Brandywine School District Points of Pride
The special achievements and contributions of District schools, staff, and students provide a source of pride to the entire school community and reflect the District’s commitment to excellence in all areas of the organization. The District is honored to recognize the commitment and dedication of individuals and schools that continue to benefit all…especially our students.
- Brandywine offers the only International Baccalaureate program in Delaware at all three levels
We offer a self-contained gifted program in grades K-8
We’re the only district in Delaware to have all three high schools make Newsweek’s list of Top High Schools in the Nation
More students choice into the Brandywine School District than out by a 3 to 1 ratio
Brandywine is the only district in the state to offer the rigorous Singapore Math curriculum
We are the first district in Delaware to construct a LEED-certified green school, the new Hanby Elementary School
In 2011-2012, the District is rated Commendable. All nine elementary schools are rated Superior, and five of our six secondary schools are rated Commendable or Superior.
Brandywine's drop-out rate is nearly half the state average and the lowest of our neighboring districts in New Castle County. Similarly, our graduation rate is higher than the both the state average and other New Castle County Districts.
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Drop-out Rate | 2010 | 2011 |
BSD | 2.60% | 2.00% |
State | 3.90% | 3.70% |
Christina | 5.60% | 7.80% |
Colonial | 5.20% | 6.60% |
Red Clay | 3.30% | 3.80% |
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Graduation Rate NCLB | 2010 | 2011 |
BSD | 87.10% | 88.40% |
State | 86.70% | 87.50% |
Christina | 70.30% | 74.60% |
Colonial | 73.90% | 79.40% |
Red Clay | 88.80% | 84.10% |
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* Graduation data lags one year | |
Data Source: School Profiles | |
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