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Conrad Schools of Science (School Year 2008-09)

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District Telephone: (302) 992-5545

Address: 201 Jackson Avenue, Wilmington DE 19804 Web: www.redclay.k12.de.us/Schools/Conrad.ht
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Principal: Mark Pruitt
School Rating: Academic Progress
AYP: Meets Target

School Demographics

Fall Enrollment Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Other Student Characteristics

2008 2009 2008 2009 2007 2008
Grade 5 5 2 American Indian 0.1% % English Language Learner 21.4% 16.3%
Grade 6 135 141 African American 24.6% 19.6% Low Income 74.0% 57.7%
Grade 7 238 156 Asian American 0.9% 1.1% Special Education 18.4% 13.0%
Grade 8 238 234 Hispanic 36.9% 34.1% Enrolled for Full Year 90.1% 93.7%
Grade 9 51 49 White 37.5% 45.1%
Grade 10 36
Total 667 618 School Promotion by Grade Class Size (Percentage by Range) (2007-2008)
2008
Grade 5 100.0
Grade 6 100.0
Grade 7 99.2
Grade 8 87.4
Grade 9 84.3

Student Achievement

Percentage of Students Meeting State Standards (2008-2009)

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Exemplary Programs
Conrad Schools of Science is a biotechnology and allied health choice magnet school that includes grades 6 -12 in one renovated, air conditioned building.
Conrad has an excellent library, 4 computer labs, science labs, 2 laptop carts, 3 gymnasiums, and a state of the art strength & conditioning center. Highly
qualified teachers utilize technology and lessons involving rigor, relevance, and relationships in a caring and safe environment with a student dress code. An
advisory program helps students make intelligent life choices as pertains to academic effort, social interactions, and civic responsibilities. Our goal is to
prepare students for the workplace or for higher education at the college level. Students attending Conrad will have the opportunity to earn college credit as
part of their high school experience. The middle school curriculum is a challenging preparation for the rigors of our high school. Preference is given to middle
school students applying to the high school program.

Student - School Safety and Discipline

Number of Reported Incidents (2008-2009) Suspensions and Expulsions

School District State
2009
School Crimes (Title 14, Delaware Code, §4112) 8 167 1291
Number of Suspensions 403
Department of Education (DOE) Offenses 97 1517 10790
All School Safety Policy in Place Yes Number of Expulsions 0

Percent Days Present (2008-2009) Count of Students Suspended/Expelled 164

September 30 Enrollment 618

Percent of Students Suspended/Expelled 27%

District Percentage 18%

State Percentage 18%

Our Staff

Number of Instructional Staff Staff by Race/Ethnicity Staffing Ratios

2008 2008
2008
American Indian 0.0% Students Per Teacher 16
Teachers 42
African American 12.5% Students Per Administrator 222
Librarians 1
Asian American 0.0% Students Per Instructional Staff 15
Pupil Support 5 Hispanic 10.4% Students Per Pupil Support Staff 133

Total 48 White 77.1% School Staff Per Administrator 21

Staff Qualifications

Percentage of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (2008-2009) Years of Teaching Experience (2007-2008)
Total Classes % Highly Qualified % Not Highly Qualified
English 39 92.3% 7.7%
Arts 18 100.0% 0.0%
Foreign Languages 7 100.0% 0.0%
Science 36 88.9% 11.1%
Mathematics 32 87.5% 12.5%
Social Studies 20 90.0% 10.0%
History 9 77.8% 22.2%

Education Level

2008

Percent with Masters Degree and Above 42.9%

Percent Holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 10.5%

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Curriculum Highlights
An A/B block schedule with four 88 minute blocks maximizes learning. In middle school, English & Math are scheduled every day, doubling instruction &
allowing students to complete high school Algebra I & Algebra II during middle school. Middle school extra curriculars include traditional and science
oriented clubs and interscholastic sports. The high school offers a rigorous Biotechnology and Allied Health curriculum at the center of a traditional high
school experience. Business and academic partners enhance our curriculum in the classroom and through job shadowing and mentoring. Our
comprehensive interscholastic athletic program is aligned with our therapeutic science program. Advanced Placement (AP) classes and science electives
enrich our course offerings. Extra curriculars are aligned with the science magnet (i.e. Robotics club, Math League, and Science Olympiad), as well as more
traditional activities (i.e. newspaper, yearbook, band, chorus, National Honor Society).

AYP
* Only groups with greater than 40 students are reported

Original Model (2008-2009) Growth Model (2008-2009)

% Test Participation (2008-2009)

ELA Math ELA Goal Math Goal

All Students 99.0 100.0 95.0 95.0
American Indian 0.0 0.0 95.0 95.0
African American 97.0 100.0 95.0 95.0
Asian American 100.0 100.0 95.0 95.0
Hispanic 100.0 100.0 95.0 95.0
White 99.0 99.0 95.0 95.0
English Language Learner 100.0 100.0 95.0 95.0
Special Education 98.0 100.0 95.0 95.0
Low Income 99.0 100.0 95.0 95.0
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School Finances

District Expenditure per Pupil (2007-2008): $10,008

District Sources of Revenue (2007-2008) Percent District Allocation of Current Expenses by Category (2007-2008)

School Salary Allocation

Instructional Service Instructional Support Instructional vs. Support (2007-2008)

2008 2008

Teachers 61.9% Administration 10.2%

Librarians 2.0% Secretaries 2.2%

Instructional Support 1.8% Food Services 3.6%

Pupil Support 10.3% Maintenance 8.0%

Total 76.0% Total 24.0%

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or contact your local school district office.

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