This Is Delcastle: Stronger Together, Building Excellence and Champions

What You’ll See at Open House

Come see what a day at Delcastle really looks like. Stay for 30 minutes or the whole afternoon.

Find Your Path: 22 Career Programs

Not sure what you want to do yet? That’s okay. Open House is the best way to find out.

Why Choose Between College and Career? Get Both.

Delcastle students graduate with real skills, work experience and connections, and with every option open.

• College credit in high school through dual enrollment in academic and career courses.
• Paid Co-Op work experience. 91% of seniors are eligible, with about $8,000 in average individual earnings. Learn about Co-Op
• 200+ business and industry partners who hire, mentor and teach alongside our staff.
• $1.4 million in scholarships and grants earned by our students.
• National champions. Delcastle students brought home national gold from the 2026 SkillsUSA Championships.

There’s More to Delcastle Than Your Career Program

With over 50 clubs, honor societies, leadership organizations and performing arts groups, five career and technical student organizations, and a full athletics program, every Cougar finds a place to belong.

Student Activities Athletics Performing Arts

How to Apply for 9th Grade

Current 8th graders apply through Delaware School Choice. Applications are not first-come, first-served: every application submitted by the deadline gets equal consideration.

Key date	What happens
Mon., Nov. 2, 2026	Applications open
Sun., Nov. 8, 2026	Delcastle Open House, 12:00–3:00 PM
Wed., Jan. 13, 2027	Application deadline
By Fri., Feb. 26, 2027	Admissions decisions sent by email
Fri., Mar. 19, 2027	Deadline to accept and register

Apply at SchoolChoiceDE.org Full NCCVT Application Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to Delcastle?

Current 8th graders entering 9th grade. Students applying for 10th grade use a separate transfer application. Admissions preference may apply to students living in the Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Colonial or Red Clay school districts.

Is admission first-come, first-served?

No. Every complete application submitted by Jan. 13, 2027 receives equal consideration, so there’s no need to apply on the first day.

Can Delcastle students go to college?

Absolutely. Students can earn college credit through dual enrollment, and Delcastle students have earned $1.4 million in scholarships and grants. Many graduates go on to college, apprenticeships, the military or straight into their field.

Does Delcastle have sports and clubs?

Yes. Delcastle has a full athletics program and over 50 clubs, honor societies, leadership organizations and performing arts groups.

When will we find out?

Admissions decisions are emailed by Feb. 26, 2027. Families must accept and register by Mar. 19, 2027. Check your spam folder, since all communication goes to the parent email on the application.

Who can I contact with questions?

NCCVT Admissions: 302-995-8035 · Delcastle main office: 302-995-8100