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Appoquinimink High School
Appoquinimink High School, nominated by Center on Reinventing Public Education, is a high school in Middletown, Delaware, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Middletown, Delaware
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 1461
Locale Suburban
Principal Lynn Streets
Demographics
Percentage of students*
4%
English Learners
14%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 28%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian 15%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
White 43%
2+ Races —
Why Appoquinimink High School was nominated
The school has a comprehensive and mature career pathways program that is notable for its attention to inclusion. Every student participates in a pathway and the school is committed to navigation and differentiation that enable students to select any pathway that connects to their interests and goals.
Student experience design
The mission of the Appoquinimink School District is to provide a world-class education where each of our students gain the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to and flourish in a global society. To support our mission we have designed the high school experience to prepare students for future employment, further study at the college and university level, and to be effective citizens. Our program consists of a variety of Pathways from which students choose that include a wide choice of specialty courses, core required coursework, and an array of elective offerings. Highlights • 22 Pathways • 32 AP courses and 42 Exam Opportunities • Opportunities for Pathway Concentrations • 19 Dual Enrollment Courses (Partnerships with postsecondary institutions) • Early College Credits accepted as high school credit • Robust Advisory Industry Partnerships • Articulations with local colleges and universities for students to earn college transfer credit through the completion of Pathway courses • AP Capstone Program with the opportunity for students to earn an AP Capstone Diploma • Work-Based Learning Experiences for All Students • Capstone Portfolio with embedded Capstone Project in the Senior yea
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Grading Policies Focus On Mastery |
5+ years
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Higher Education Partnerships |
5+ years
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All Courses Designed For Inclusion |
5+ years
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Industry-aligned Learning Pathways |
5+ years
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High Quality Instructional Materials |
3-4 years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
Apprenticeships
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
Client Projects
Co-leadership
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Competency/mastery-based Education
Cooperative Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Industry-recognized Credentials
Educators Have Industry Experience
Internships
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Micro-credentials And Badging
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
Industry Networking
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
School-based Enterprises
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Students Access Their Own Data
Trauma-informed Practices
Youth Employment Programs
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Respond to stakeholder demand or advocacy
Artifacts
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.