Sussex Central High School serves 1,916 students in grades 9-12.
Sussex Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 42% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sussex Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sussex Central High School's student population of 1,916 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sussex Central High School is ranked within the top 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 Sussex Central High School is 0.65, which is less 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
#91 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
44%
19%
Black
12%
30%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussex Central High School's ranking?
Sussex Central High School is ranked #91 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Sussex Central High School often compared to?
Sussex Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex Central High School?
The graduation rate of Sussex Central High School is 72%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Sussex Central High School?
1,916 students attend Sussex Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sussex Central High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Central High School?
Sussex Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Central High School offer ?
Sussex Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sussex Central High School part of?
Sussex Central High School is part of Indian River School District.
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