As Delaware's largest public school district, Red Clay is home to 18,000 students in 32 unique schools and programs. Red Clay includes northwestern sections of the City of Wilmington and its suburbs, all the way to the Pennsylvania state line, from the Brandywine Creek to the Pike Creek Valley area, and along the Christina River back to the city line. For 35 years, Red Clay has devoted itself to one purpose: opportunity and excellence for every child. We are on a mission to prepare today's learners to thrive in tomorrow's world. To join us, follow Red Clay for updates and opportunities. By the Numbers (2016): - $218 million operating budget - 18,046 students - 2,305 employees - 32 schools Awards and Recognitions: - Top 3 Best High Schools in Delaware by U.S. News & World Report in 2016 - National Gold Medals for College Readiness by U.S. News & World Report in 2016 - National Silver Medals for College Readiness by U.S. News & World Report in 2016 - Delaware's Superintendent of the Year in 2015–16 - Delaware's School Psychologist of the Year in 2015 - Delaware History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in 2015 - Seven Superstars in Education Awards since 2014 - National Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2014 and 2015 - National Award for Academic Excellence by the Embassy of Spain in 2014–15 - Best in the Nation Winner in the Verizon Innovative Learning App Challenge in 2014–15 - Delaware's Secondary School Principal of the Year in 2014–15 - The "50 Best American Public Elementary Schools" by The Best Schools in 2014 - AP District Honor Roll by The College Board in 2013–14 - National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009 and 2013 - National History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in 2013