Smyrna High School
- Smyrna High School serves 1,437 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (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 56% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Smyrna High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Smyrna High School's student population of 1,437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,437 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smyrna High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smyrna High School is 0.54, which is less 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 | #96 out of 200 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | 30% | 30% |
| White | 61% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 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 | Smyrna School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Smyrna High School is Dover High School (9.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smyrna Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Smyrna Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 917 students
0.2 miles
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8584 0.2 6-8 917 - Clayton Clayton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 454 students
0.9 miles
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)653-8587 0.9 K-4 454 - Smyrna North Smyrna Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 516 students
0.9 miles
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8589 0.9 PK-6 516 - Clayton Providence Creek Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 700 students
0.9 miles
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)653-6276 0.9 K-8 700 - Smyrna Smyrna Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 581 students
1.2 miles
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8588 1.2 K-4 581
School Reviews
| 2 The Blk population is 62% the kids are very nasty and no respect, we have to pass the students in this school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Safep |
| 2 I don't like this school because they dont have the same classes that POLYTECH high school has to offer. - Posted by Student/Alumni - kayla |
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