Ninth Grade Admissions
All current 8th grade students whose primary residence is in Delaware may apply for 9th grade. The admissions process begins in 8th grade. Our maximum enrollment is 970 students and our freshmen class size is determined by the difference between 970 and the number of returning students for grades 10 through 12.
The Charter School of Wilmington is committed to creating a welcoming culture and inclusive environment that reflects and supports the diversity of our community. We support a school environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or disability.
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We highly recommend that all applicants provide the following supplemental items since they are required for us to determine preference eligibility. Materials should be dropped off at the School’s Main Office or mailed to us via the United States Postal Service (USPS) by January 13, 2024. Due to readability issues, we do not accept faxes or PDF documents by email. As a component of specific-interest in CSW, applicants will be evaluated for their exposure and foundation in Math and Reading using the TerraNova™ assessment. The results of this assessment may also be used for academic phase placement of enrolled students along with other phase-assessment processes. An email with reminders and instructions will be sent a few days before the assessment.
Students applying for the 2024-2025 school year should submit the following supplemental documents in addition to taking our Admissions Assessment on December 16, 2023, or January 13, 2024. All documents are due to CSW by January 13, 2024. All documents must be dropped off at the School’s Main Office or mailed via USPS. NO emails or faxes.
An essay (to be completed during the assessment)
Two (2) Recommendation forms: Science OR Math teacher (1 form) AND any other teacher (core subjects -Math, Science, English or Social Studies – 1 form) (All recommendations must be mailed to CSW in an envelope sealed by the teachers.)
A copy of the final 7th grade report card
A copy of the first marking period 8th grade report card
You will receive an email update from us advising you if your application is complete or if supplemental materials are missing.
Historically, we have had more applicants than seats available. When this happens, we use a lottery to offer seats while giving priority to applicants who are eligible for the defined preferences outlined in our Admissions Policy (currently under review). Please review the Admissions Policy on our website for information about our specific-interest rubric and how we apply the preferences.