Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)

815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(School attendance zone shown in map)

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students (14-15)
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)
n/a
15%
Black
(14-15)
33%
31%
White
(14-15)
51%
47%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
16%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
33%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
51% of Western Sussex Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 16% 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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