29772 Armory Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Indian River High School serves 968 students in grades 9-12.
Indian River High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 50% in DE)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Indian River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Indian River High School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
968 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Indian River High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Indian River High School is 0.55, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 196 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
25%
18%
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Black
7%
30%
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White
62%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Graduation Rate
92%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian River High School's ranking?

Indian River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Indian River High School often compared to?

Indian River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Henlopen High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Indian River High School?

The graduation rate of Indian River High School is 92%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.

How many students attend Indian River High School?

968 students attend Indian River High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Indian River High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian River High School?

Indian River High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Indian River High School offer ?

Indian River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Indian River High School part of?

Indian River High School is part of Indian River School District.

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Date
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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