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Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)

815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956

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School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Total Students (14-15)

6 students

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Total Students Trends (2001-2015)
Year	Western Sussex Academy
2015	6
2014	6
2013	6
2012	6
2011	6
2010	10
2009	8
2008	9
2007	10
2006	8
2005	10
2004	15
2003	12
2002	17
2001	10

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Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends (2005-2015)
Year	Western Sussex Academy
2015	1
2014	1
2013	1
2012	1
2011	1
2010	2
2009	2
2008	2
2007	2
2006	3
2005	3

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School Rankings

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State Level (DE)

Black

(14-15)

33%

31%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison (2001-2015)
Year	Western Sussex Academy	Delaware	Laurel School District
2015	33%	31%	29%
2014	33%	31%	30%
2013	83%	31%	30%
2012	67%	32%	29%
2011	50%	32%	30%
2010	60%	33%	29%
2009	38%	33%	27%
2008	67%	33%	27%
2007	50%	33%	27%
2006	50%	33%	28%
2005	30%	32%	28%
2004	73%	32%	30%
2003	75%	31%	29%
2002	88%	31%	29%
2001	90%	31%	26%

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White

(14-15)

50%

47%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (2002-2015)
Year	Western Sussex Academy	Delaware	Laurel School District
2015	50%	47%	51%
2014	67%	48%	56%
2012	33%	50%	59%
2011	50%	50%	61%
2010	40%	52%	62%
2009	62%	52%	64%
2008	33%	53%	63%
2007	50%	54%	66%
2006	43%	55%	65%
2005	60%	56%	66%
2004	27%	57%	65%
2003	25%	59%	66%
2002	12%	60%	67%

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Two or more races

(14-15)

17%

100%

62%

Eligible for (13-14)

17%

39%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2001-2014)
Year	Western Sussex Academy	Delaware	Laurel School District
2014	17%	39%	57%
2013	17%	47%	66%
2012	17%	43%	51%
2011	50%	42%	42%
2010	70%	40%	51%
2009	38%	33%	45%
2008	67%	30%	42%
2007	70%	31%	42%
2005	40%	29%	40%
2004	67%	28%	40%
2001	60%	26%	38%

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Eligible for (12-13)

33%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2001-2013)
Year	Western Sussex Academy	Delaware	Laurel School District
2013	33%	5%	6%
2012	33%	6%	5%
2009	25%	7%	8%
2005	30%	6%	9%
2001	10%	6%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Laurel School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Western Sussex Academy?

6 students attend Western Sussex Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Western Sussex Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 17% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Western Sussex Academy offer ?

Western Sussex Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12

What school district is Western Sussex Academy part of?

Western Sussex Academy is part of Laurel School District.

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