Delaware students have the following options available to complete a high school education.

James H. Groves (Groves) Adult High School Centers

Delaware students ages 16 and older who are no longer enrolled in a public, private or home school may attend James H. Groves Adult High School. Groves High School allows students to complete a high school education based on their unique abilities, interests, and aspirations. Graduates receive a State of Delaware high school diploma.

Groves High School is funded through the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) and accredited by the Middle States Association. Groves centers operate under regulation 14 DE Admin. Code 915.

Location Program Address Phone Fax Email
Online, virtual programs Diploma-At-A-Distance 138 Greentree Dr
Dover, DE 19904
302-883-0420 302-883-0421 cathy.kipp@dcdal.org
New Castle County Appoquinimink Adult Education 120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
302-378-5037 302-378-0362 dona.troyer@appo.k12.de.us
New Castle County Christina Adult Education 925 Bear Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
302-454-2400, (ext. 43161) 302-454-2272 nakia.fambro@christina.k12.de.us
New Castle County New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education 1703 School Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-683-3642 302-995-6235 michael.kittel@nccvt.k12.de.us
New Castle County Red Clay Consolidated 50 Hillside Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-651-2709 302-658-7137 kellie.tetrick@redclay.k12.de.us
Kent County Polytech Adult Education 823 Walnut Shade Rd
P.O. Box 102
Woodside, DE 19980
302-697-4545 302-697-4544 betsy.jones@polytech.k12.de.us
Sussex County Sussex Technical James H. Groves High School 17099 County Seat Highway
PO Box 351
Georgetown, DE  19947
302-856-9035 302-856-7875 kelly.whaley@sussexvt.k12.de.us

GED Testing

Delaware students can earn a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma by passing the computer-based GED® exam. Review information on GED® preparation and testing.

Alternative Secondary School Program (In School Credit)

Delaware students ages 14 and older who are enrolled in a public school may attend the Alternative Secondary School Program (In School Credit Program) to gain high school credits towards Delaware’s high school graduation requirements. Course completion can result in new credits or in recovery credits. Classes are scheduled outside of the student’s regular K12 school day.

The following centers offer the Alternative Secondary School Program:

County School Address Phone Email
Kent County Polytech Adult Education 823 Walnut Shade Rd
P.O. Box 102
Woodside, DE 19980
302-697-4545 betsy.jones@polytech.k12.de.us
New Castle County Appoquinimink Adult Education 120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
302-378-5037 dona.troyer@appo.k12.de.us
New Castle County Christina Adult Education 925 Bear Corbitt Road

Bear, DE 19701

302-429-4158 kristin.macbury@christina.k12.de.us
New Castle County New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education 1703 School Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-683-3642 michael.kittel@nccvt.k12.de.us
New Castle County Red Clay Consolidated Adult Education 50 Hillside Road

Wilmington, DE 19807

302-651-2709 kellie.tetrick@redclay.k12.de.us
Sussex County Sussex Technical James H. Groves High School 17099 County Seat Highway

PO Box 351

Georgetown, DE  19947

302-651-2709 kelly.whaley@sussexvt.k12.de.us