Sussex Technical High School vs. Sussex Academy
Should I attend Sussex Technical High School or Sussex Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sussex Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Sussex Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,120 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sussex Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,306 students
1,120 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
77%
Graduation Rate
98%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
42
Grade 1 Students
-
42
Grade 2 Students
-
44
Grade 3 Students
-
41
Grade 4 Students
-
47
Grade 5 Students
-
44
Grade 6 Students
-
126
Grade 7 Students
-
123
Grade 8 Students
-
126
Grade 9 Students
372
122
Grade 10 Students
319
119
Grade 11 Students
291
133
Grade 12 Students
324
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
18%
3%
% White
56%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
