Sussex Technical High School

17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,306 students in grades 9-12, Sussex Technical High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 98% (Top 10% in DE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sussex Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sussex Technical High School's student population of 1,306 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,306 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Sussex Technical High School ranks within the top 30% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Technical High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#53 out of 196 schools
(Top 30%)
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28%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sussex Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sussex Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
19%
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Black
18%
30%
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White
56%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Sussex Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of Sussex Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sussex Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sussex Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sussex Technical High School's ranking?
Sussex Technical High School is ranked #53 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Sussex Technical High School often compared to?
Sussex Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Sussex Technical High School is 98%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Sussex Technical High School?
1,306 students attend Sussex Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sussex Technical High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Technical High School?
Sussex Technical High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Technical High School offer ?
Sussex Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sussex Technical High School part of?
Sussex Technical High School is part of Sussex Technical School District.

School Reviews

2   11/23/2009
To much violence. Bullying and drugs. I would know, i am a student from Tech.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - chick

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 98% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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