Seaford Senior High School
- Seaford Senior High School serves 815 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Seaford Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Seaford Senior High School's student population of 815 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 815 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Seaford Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Seaford Senior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #183 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 17% |
| Black | 35% | 30% |
| White | 38% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seaford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Seaford Senior High School is Woodbridge High School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Seaford Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Seaford Central Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seaford Seaford Central Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 453 students
0.2 miles
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 0.2 3-5 453 - Seaford Sussex Orthopedic Program Special Education School
0.2 miles
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 0.2 n/a n/a - Seaford Seaford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 814 students
0.4 miles
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 0.4 6-8 814 - Seaford West Seaford Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 415 students
1.2 miles
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 1.2 K-2 415 - Seaford Blades Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 481 students
1.6 miles
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 1.6 K-2 481
School Reviews
| 5 This was 20 years ago, but I got a top notch science, history and math education while I was in high school here. - Posted by Student/Alumni - caten |
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