Newark Charter School

The new Junior High opened in time for the 2022-2023 school year with a reorganization of the existing buildings following suit.

Opening in August 2021, the Commons Building featured new administrative offices along with a bus port, shared kitchen, classrooms, a new art room, and a larger library.

[4] In the fall of 2023, the athletic complex at the McIntire Drive campus, featuring a weight room, improved locker room facilities and a lighted stadium (Robert W. Gore Stadium) with a turf field and track (Boulden Brothers Field) opened.

[18] The final part of the expansion features a new 600-seat performing arts center that is under construction and is expected to be completed in 2024.

[21][22] The Newark Charter Girls Swim Team won the DIAA Division II championship in 2018 and 2019.

[30] One student has participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the state title for Delaware.

[31] Two students have participated three times at the National Geography Bee after winning the state title for Delaware.

[32] The Pathway programs at Newark Charter are amongst the most decorated in the state since the start of the High School in 2014.

In addition, three faculty members have been recognized by the Delaware Historical Society as state educator of the year (2019, 2020, and 2024).

The High School has also won the state Personal Finance Challenge four times, including the last three years (2022-2024).