Delaware

Math Pathways Report

Expand Pathways

Modernize for Careers

Align and Accept

Remove Barriers

Support Implementation

Guide Decisions

Form Partnerships

Prepare Educators

Report Progress

Context

Delaware at a Glance

The students, the jobs, and the decision-makers shaping Delaware’s math pathways.

Population

1,059,952

Median income

$87,534

GROWTH Industries

Warehousing and Storage, Hospitals, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

K-12

Governing authority: Delaware State Board of Education

State education agency: Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)

Chief state school officer: Delaware Secretary of Education

Higher Education

Delaware Higher Education Office

Policy

Delaware Math Policy Highlights

Explore Delaware policies shaping high school math requirements, dual enrollment, and postsecondary math pathways.

Delaware requires four math credits, plus Algebra II and a senior-year course.

See 14 DE Admin. Code 505, High School Graduation Requirements and Diplomas. Students earn four math credits, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one math credit during senior year.

Delaware Tech aligns required math with students' programs and career needs.

See Delaware Tech Math Course Placement. Four pathways align math to programs: Quantitative Reasoning, Statistical Reasoning, Math for Teachers, and Calculus.

Delaware requires districts to ensure access to dual enrollment and dual credit.

See 14 DE Admin.Code 506, Policies for Dual Enrollment and Awarding Dual Credit. Districts must provide eligible students access to approved college courses and record earned dual credit on transcripts.