Smyrna High School
Smyrna High School serves 1,496 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Smyrna 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Smyrna High School's student population of 1,496 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,496 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 97 teachers |
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School Comparison
Smyrna High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Smyrna High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #115 out of 205 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 18% |
| Black | 30% | 30% |
| White | 60% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smyrna School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Smyrna Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
0.2 miles
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584 0.2 6-8 916 - Clayton Clayton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 514 students
0.9 miles
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587 0.9 K-4 514 - Smyrna North Smyrna Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 526 students
0.9 miles
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589 0.9 PK-6 526 - Clayton Providence Creek Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 690 students
0.9 miles
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276 0.9 K-8 690 - Smyrna Smyrna Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 595 students
1.2 miles
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588 1.2 K-4 595
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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