Seaford Senior High School serves 797 students in grades 9-12.
Seaford Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seaford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Seaford Senior High School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seaford Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Seaford Senior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
18%
Black
35%
30%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Seaford Senior High School's ranking?
Seaford Senior High School is ranked #143 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seaford Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Seaford Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Seaford Senior High School?
797 students attend Seaford Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Seaford Senior High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaford Senior High School?
Seaford Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seaford Senior High School offer ?
Seaford Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seaford Senior High School part of?
Seaford Senior High School is part of Seaford School District.
School Reviews
5 2/9/2009
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