Is Sussex Academy a good school?

Sussex Academy ranks 12 th of 106 Delaware alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sussex Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,158 students attended Sussex Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Sussex Academy?

Students at Sussex Academy are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Sussex Academy

Summary:

Sussex Academy is a public charter school located in Georgetown, Delaware that serves 1,118 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a predominantly White student population, with significant Hispanic and Asian representation as well.

Sussex Academy consistently outperforms the state of Delaware in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests across various grade levels and subject areas. The school also boasts an impressive 95.0% four-year graduation rate, which is much higher than the state average, and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.4%. While the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, its most recent rate of 15.3% is lower than the previous year's 22.4%, indicating improvements in student attendance.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Sussex Orthopedic Program and Ennis (Howard T.) School, Sussex Academy stands out with its higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Sussex Consortium, another nearby school, has a significantly higher per-student spending of $75,942 compared to Sussex Academy's $11,274 per-student spending. Sussex Academy's student population has also become more diverse over the past few years, with a gradual increase in the percentage of Hispanic and Asian students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947

(302) 856-3636

District: Sussex Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 106 Delaware Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,274

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 1,158

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

Hispanic:

15.0%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sussex Academy ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.37. (See more...)

Compare Details Sussex Academy ranks better than 92.6% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Sussex Academy ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.26. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sussex Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (15%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sussex Academy is 21.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sussex Academy is $11,274.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Academy 12^th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Sussex Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Academy 4^th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Sussex Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Academy 1^st of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Sussex Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2021	92.98	5^th	95	94.7%
2022	93.71	6^th	104	94.2%
2023	90.79	8^th	103	92.2%
2024	87.37	12^th	106	88.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2021	88.13	5^th	67	92.5%
2022	93.25	4^th	90	95.6%
2023	90.64	6^th	89	93.3%
2024	83.76	12^th	97	87.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2021	88.43	6^th	67	91.0%
2022	81.92	10^th	90	88.9%
2023	85.83	11^th	89	87.6%
2024	83.53	10^th	97	89.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2021	86.91	6^th	65	90.8%
2022	90.20	1^st	75	98.7%
2023	86.00	6^th	70	91.4%
2024	77.13	14^th	73	80.8%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2015	97.19	2^nd	49	95.9%
2019	97.57	2^nd	52	96.2%
2021	97.39	3^rd	47	93.6%
2022	97.46	3^rd	51	94.1%
2023	96.24	3^rd	53	94.3%
2024	95.83	4^th	54	92.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2021	96.15	3^rd	38	92.1%
2022	96.24	3^rd	50	94.0%
2023	96.10	3^rd	50	94.0%
2024	93.64	5^th	49	89.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2021	95.79	3^rd	38	92.1%
2022	97.22	3^rd	50	94.0%
2023	94.92	3^rd	50	94.0%
2024	95.56	3^rd	49	93.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.82	3^rd	37	91.9%
2024	93.18	2^nd	37	94.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	97.09	2^nd	43	95.3%
2021	97.64	2^nd	41	95.1%
2022	96.64	2^nd	45	95.6%
2023	95.28	3^rd	44	93.2%
2024	92.02	4^th	45	91.1%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	96.76	3^rd	40	92.5%
2021	97.64	2^nd	39	94.9%
2022	97.51	1^st	39	97.4%
2023	97.75	1^st	39	97.4%
2024	96.26	1^st	41	97.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	95.46	3^rd	41	92.7%
2021	97.86	2^nd	36	94.4%
2022	95.55	2^nd	37	94.6%
2023	96.49	2^nd	38	94.7%
2024	95.79	1^st	39	97.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	96.42	3^rd	41	92.7%
2021	94.73	2^nd	36	94.4%
2022	97.95	1^st	37	97.3%
2023	96.85	1^st	38	97.4%
2024	95.36	1^st	39	97.4%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	89.43	2^nd	24	91.7%
2022	97.51	1^st	22	95.5%
2023	94.98	1^st	27	96.3%
2024	90.17	3^rd	31	90.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Sussex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	96.53	2^nd	36	94.4%
2021	95.66	2^nd	34	94.1%
2022	96.57	1^st	33	97.0%
2023	96.75	1^st	34	97.1%
2024	93.28	2^nd	35	94.3%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	205	10	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	227
2002	281	9	5	11	4	n/a	n/a	310
2003	281	9	5	11	4	n/a	n/a	310
2004	278	13	5	6	5	n/a	n/a	307
2005	277	16	8	11	5	n/a	n/a	317
2006	285	16	6	11	4	n/a	n/a	322
2007	282	13	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	323
2008	291	8	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	323
2009	289	9	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	323
2010	294	10	13	6	1	n/a	n/a	324
2011	292	12	8	3	7	1	6	329
2012	295	7	10	8	7	1	7	335
2013	295	6	9	16	4	1	9	340
2014	335	12	15	30	8	1	11	412
2015	361	16	20	43	7	2	14	463
2016	384	29	16	37	7	2	16	491
2017	519	27	27	88	6	3	22	692
2018	542	37	38	109	6	4	23	759
2019	555	38	41	119	9	3	30	795
2020	603	36	45	124	14	2	34	858
2021	840	47	53	143	17	2	24	1126
2022	821	37	47	156	17	2	40	1120
2023	801	46	39	170	17	3	42	1118
2024	823	59	40	174	12	1	49	1158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sussex Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	227	11.4	19.9	11
2002	310	18.4	16.8	9.7
2003	310	18.4	16.8	9.7
2004	307	17.5	17.5	12.1
2005	317	18.5	17.1	13.2
2006	322	15.0	21.5	13.7
2007	323	17.0	19.0	10.8
2008	323	17.0	19.0	10.8
2009	323	17.0	19.0	7.4
2010	324	17.0	19.0	10.2
2011	329	16.0	20.5	11.6
2012	335	15.0	22.3	14.9
2013	340	46.0	7.3	17.6
2014	412	46.0	8.9	11.2
2015	463	57.0	8.1	8.4
2016	491	31.0	15.8	12.6
2017	692	35.0	19.7	n/a
2018	759	37.0	20.5	n/a
2019	795	38.0	20.9	n/a
2020	858	41.0	20.9	n/a
2021	1126	62.0	18.1	n/a
2022	1120	62.0	18.0	n/a
2023	1118	61.0	18.3	n/a
2024	1158	54.0	21.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sussex Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	227	11.4	19.9	11
2002	310	18.4	16.8	9.7
2003	310	18.4	16.8	9.7
2004	307	17.5	17.5	12.1
2005	317	18.5	17.1	13.2
2006	322	15.0	21.5	13.7
2007	323	17.0	19.0	10.8
2008	323	17.0	19.0	10.8
2009	323	17.0	19.0	7.4
2010	324	17.0	19.0	10.2
2011	329	16.0	20.5	11.6
2012	335	15.0	22.3	14.9
2013	340	46.0	7.3	17.6
2014	412	46.0	8.9	11.2
2015	463	57.0	8.1	8.4
2016	491	31.0	15.8	12.6
2017	692	35.0	19.7	n/a
2018	759	37.0	20.5	n/a
2019	795	38.0	20.9	n/a
2020	858	41.0	20.9	n/a
2021	1126	62.0	18.1	n/a
2022	1120	62.0	18.0	n/a
2023	1118	61.0	18.3	n/a
2024	1158	54.0	21.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sussex Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$245 (2.2%)	$10,926 (96.9%)	$11,274

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sussex Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 52 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 53 Middle schools	1.8%
Ranks 3^rd of 40 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 39 High schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Academy)	91.7	68.6	23.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	51.9	35	16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)	81.7	50	31.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	37.6	26.5	11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Academy)	94.5	83.9	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	54.6	42.6	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)	78	55.4	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	41	28.9	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)	88.5	61.6	26.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	38	24.3	13.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Academy)	88.9	79.1	9.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)	61.6	54.6	7.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	28.3	22.9	5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Sussex Academy)	78.8	63.6	15.2%
11th Grade Essay (Delaware)	42.9	41.5	1.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	795	1118	40.6%
African American	38	46	21.1%
American Indian	9	17	88.9%
Asian	41	39	4.9%
Hispanic	119	170	42.9%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	555	801	44.3%
Two or More Races	30	42	40%

Schools Near Sussex Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				DeSSA Science (2024)				DeSSA Social Studies (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Essay (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	DeSSA Science 8th Grade	DeSSA Science 9th Grade	DeSSA Science 10th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 8th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Essay 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sussex Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	21150 Airport Road	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Sussex Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(302) 856-3636	1,158	54	21.4		823 (71.1%)	59 (5.1%)	174 (15.0%)	40 (3.5%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.2%)								(n/a)	33.3	56.1	55.8	39.5	64.0	55.8	87.6	38.1	69.9	65.9	51.1	57.8	73.6	75.0	82.7	72.7	48.9	42.2	53.6	56.5	51.1	$11,274	$245	$10,926
Ennis (Howard T.) School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	26021 Patriots Way	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 856-1930	316	42	7.5		140 (44.3%)	44 (13.9%)	115 (36.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)								(n/a)																						$108,338	$1,417	$120,702
Sussex Consortium	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	17344 Sweetbriar Road	Lewes	19958	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 645-7210	441	87	5.0		309 (70.1%)	48 (10.9%)	60 (13.6%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)								(n/a)																						$75,942	$2,042	$88,637
Sussex Orthopedic Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	One Delaware Place	Seaford	19973	Sussex County	Seaford School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 629-4587	66				23 (34.8%)	28 (42.4%)	8 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.6%)								(n/a)

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