Seaford Senior High School

Summary:

Seaford Senior High School is a public high school in Seaford, Delaware, serving 879 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Seaford School District, which is ranked 15 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its diverse student population, Seaford Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Delaware high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages across various standardized tests, and it has concerning graduation and dropout rates. In 2021-2022, the school's four-year graduation rate declined to 70.8%, and its dropout rate increased to 7.5%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, Seaford Senior High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 35.1% in 2018-2019 to 52.6% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Sussex Central High School, Delmar High School, Woodbridge High School, Sussex Technical High School, and Laurel Senior High School, Seaford Senior High School consistently ranks lower in academic performance, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This suggests that the challenges faced by Seaford Senior High School may be indicative of broader systemic issues within the Seaford School District or the region. However, there is an opportunity for the school to improve its performance and provide a better educational experience for its students by addressing the root causes of its low performance and implementing evidence-based strategies.

Detail:

Public 9-12

399 North Market Street Ext
Seaford, DE 19973-2611

(302) 629-4587

District: Seaford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,948

Feeder schools for Seaford Senior High School:

Elementary:	Blades Elementary School
	Frederick Douglass Elementary School
	Seaford Central Elementary School
	West Seaford Elementary School
Middle:	Seaford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 879

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.1%

White:

29.1%

Hispanic:

25.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seaford Senior High School ranks worse than 82.9% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seaford Senior High School 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 Student population at Seaford Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.1%), White (29.1%), Hispanic (25.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seaford Senior High School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Seaford Senior High School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seaford Senior High School is $14,948.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seaford Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaford Senior High School 34^th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Seaford Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Seaford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaford School District 15^th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seaford Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Seaford Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2011	19.98	23^rd	27	14.8%
2012	16.95	24^th	27	11.1%
2013	22.20	21^st	26	19.2%
2014	14.27	13^th	14	7.1%
2015	12.25	31^st	35	11.4%
2016	14.25	26^th	31	16.1%
2017	15.34	27^th	30	10.0%
2018	20.68	24^th	30	20.0%
2019	11.51	37^th	40	7.5%
2021	13.63	33^rd	39	15.4%
2022	13.53	35^th	39	10.3%
2023	16.11	36^th	39	7.7%
2024	19.46	34^th	41	17.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seaford Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	16.97	25^th	29	13.8%
2021	6.34	24^th	24	0.0%
2022	8.40	27^th	28	3.6%
2023	19.05	25^th	29	13.8%
2024	20.98	28^th	32	12.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Seaford Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	7.31	38^th	41	7.3%
2021	11.63	33^rd	36	8.3%
2022	11.53	33^rd	37	10.8%
2023	13.72	35^th	38	7.9%
2024	16.85	36^th	39	7.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Seaford Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	13.04	38^th	41	7.3%
2021	9.00	34^th	36	5.6%
2022	12.70	35^th	37	5.4%
2023	12.47	37^th	38	2.6%
2024	16.47	36^th	39	7.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Seaford Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	10.85	32^nd	33	3.0%
2022	17.18	31^st	35	11.4%
2023	23.10	27^th	31	12.9%
2024	20.58	27^th	31	12.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Seaford Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.53	17^th	22	22.7%
2024	11.74	30^th	31	3.2%

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Rank History for White students at Seaford Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	7.85	36^th	36	0.0%
2021	23.97	24^th	34	29.4%
2022	6.22	33^rd	33	0.0%
2023	14.65	31^st	34	8.8%
2024	22.25	28^th	35	20.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Seaford Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	680	264	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	957
1989	663	223	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	896
1990	631	233	11	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	80	958
1991	603	238	16	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	863
1992	555	240	22	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1993	551	252	15	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	826
1994	543	255	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	817
1995	661	300	15	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	998
1996	661	300	15	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	998
1997	664	326	14	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1025
1998	673	342	13	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	1045
1999	638	351	10	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2000	640	388	10	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2001	616	396	16	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2002	605	375	9	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2003	605	375	9	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2004	565	354	6	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	957
2005	548	352	7	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	940
2006	489	312	8	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
2007	447	296	7	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	800
2008	444	303	11	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	810
2009	399	277	10	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	744
2010	401	323	13	63	3	n/a	n/a	0	803
2011	373	356	13	71	3	0	2	0	818
2012	317	329	12	84	2	0	10	0	754
2013	285	317	7	80	1	3	15	0	708
2014	269	295	6	93	4	1	29	0	697
2015	294	258	11	113	6	1	36	0	719
2016	299	266	10	133	5	1	37	0	751
2017	301	285	8	174	6	1	40	0	815
2018	282	288	8	184	5	1	27	0	795
2019	257	309	4	184	6	0	30	0	790
2020	276	306	6	200	4	0	34	0	826
2021	257	278	5	215	0	0	42	0	797
2022	250	281	6	220	0	0	48	0	805
2023	256	335	9	224	3	0	52	0	879

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 Seaford Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	957	57.4	16.6	9
1989	896	50.7	17.6	7.8
1990	958	50.7	18.8	n/a
1991	863	54.0	15.9	11.8
1992	824	51.0	16.1	12.4
1993	826	52.2	15.8	18.9
1994	817	54.0	15.1	23.7
1995	998	57.5	17.4	26.3
1996	998	57.5	17.4	26.3
1997	1025	59.7	17.2	29.3
1998	1045	63.0	16.6	29.8
1999	1014	65.5	15.5	31.3
2000	1053	66.0	16.0	34.9
2001	1047	62.0	16.9	33.9
2002	1019	57.7	17.7	36.3
2003	1019	57.7	17.7	36.3
2004	957	56.7	16.9	39.2
2005	940	57.0	16.5	40.6
2006	846	53.0	16.0	41.1
2007	800	52.0	15.4	43.3
2008	810	52.0	15.6	42.7
2009	744	49.5	15.0	50.1
2010	803	54.0	14.8	56.5
2011	818	52.0	15.7	63.4
2012	754	56.0	13.4	65.9
2013	708	48.0	14.7	72
2014	697	52.0	13.4	53.4
2015	719	60.0	11.9	44.1
2016	751	60.0	12.5	47.7
2017	815	62.0	13.1	n/a
2018	795	59.0	13.4	n/a
2019	790	58.0	13.6	n/a
2020	826	56.0	14.7	n/a
2021	797	51.5	15.4	n/a
2022	805	50.5	15.9	n/a
2023	879	50.0	17.5	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 Seaford Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	957	57.4	16.6	9
1989	896	50.7	17.6	7.8
1990	958	50.7	18.8	n/a
1991	863	54.0	15.9	11.8
1992	824	51.0	16.1	12.4
1993	826	52.2	15.8	18.9
1994	817	54.0	15.1	23.7
1995	998	57.5	17.4	26.3
1996	998	57.5	17.4	26.3
1997	1025	59.7	17.2	29.3
1998	1045	63.0	16.6	29.8
1999	1014	65.5	15.5	31.3
2000	1053	66.0	16.0	34.9
2001	1047	62.0	16.9	33.9
2002	1019	57.7	17.7	36.3
2003	1019	57.7	17.7	36.3
2004	957	56.7	16.9	39.2
2005	940	57.0	16.5	40.6
2006	846	53.0	16.0	41.1
2007	800	52.0	15.4	43.3
2008	810	52.0	15.6	42.7
2009	744	49.5	15.0	50.1
2010	803	54.0	14.8	56.5
2011	818	52.0	15.7	63.4
2012	754	56.0	13.4	65.9
2013	708	48.0	14.7	72
2014	697	52.0	13.4	53.4
2015	719	60.0	11.9	44.1
2016	751	60.0	12.5	47.7
2017	815	62.0	13.1	n/a
2018	795	59.0	13.4	n/a
2019	790	58.0	13.6	n/a
2020	826	56.0	14.7	n/a
2021	797	51.5	15.4	n/a
2022	805	50.5	15.9	n/a
2023	879	50.0	17.5	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 Seaford Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,056 (7.1%)	$15,023 (100.5%)	$14,948

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seaford Senior High School

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 37^th of 40 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 39 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Seaford Senior High School)	22.3	27.6	5.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Seaford School District)	22.3	27.6	5.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Seaford Senior High School)	9.6	9	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Seaford School District)	9.6	9	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	28.3	22.9	5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Seaford Senior High School)	12.3	15.7	3.4%
11th Grade Essay (Seaford School District)	12.3	15.7	3.4%
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	790	879	11.3%
African American	309	335	8.4%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	4	9	125%
Hispanic	184	224	21.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	257	256	0.4%
Two or More Races	30	52	73.3%

Schools Near Seaford Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DeSSA Science (2024)		DeSSA Social Studies (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Essay (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 9th Grade	DeSSA Science 10th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Essay 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seaford Senior High School	Public	9-12	399 North Market Street Ext	Seaford	19973	Sussex County	Seaford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 629-4587	879	50	17.5		256 (29.1%)	335 (38.1%)	224 (25.5%)	9 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.9%)	19.5	34^th of 41 public high schools	17.1%		16.1	36^th of 39 public high schools	7.7%	2		9.5	14.4	25.4		19.0	$14,948	$1,056	$15,023
Laurel Senior High School	Public	9-12	1133 South Central Avenue	Laurel	19956	Sussex County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 875-6120	747	39	19.0		333 (44.6%)	190 (25.4%)	153 (20.5%)	7 (0.9%)	16 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (6.2%)	18.6	35^th of 41 public high schools	14.6%		22.4	32^nd of 39 public high schools	17.9%	3		10.3	12.4	23.0	5.3	25.0	$12,283	$755	$11,360
Woodbridge High School	Public	9-12	14712 Woodbridge Road	Greenwood	19950	Sussex County	Woodbridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 232-3333	723	47	15.3		268 (37.1%)	168 (23.2%)	251 (34.7%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.9%)	26.8	29^th of 41 public high schools	29.3%		28.7	28^th of 39 public high schools	28.2%	1		21.6	15.9	23.9	7.6	24.5	$14,899	$1,225	$13,491
Sussex Technical High School	Public	9-12	17099 County Seat Highway	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Sussex Technical School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 856-0961	1,292	89	14.5		684 (52.9%)	237 (18.3%)	293 (22.7%)	10 (0.8%)	8 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (4.5%)	55.4	19^th of 41 public high schools	53.7%		47.6	20^th of 39 public high schools	48.7%	1		34.3	29.9	47.0	12.2	31.3	$18,289	$490	$20,690
Delmar High School	Public	9-12	200 North Eighth Street	Delmar	19940	Sussex County	Delmar School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 846-9544	670	35	19.1		421 (62.8%)	113 (16.9%)	73 (10.9%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.6%)	58.9	14^th of 41 public high schools	65.9%		64.9	11^th of 39 public high schools	71.8%	3		9.3	37.1	49.7	21.0	45.9	$11,342	$335	$10,724
Sussex Central High School	Public	9-12	26026 Patriots Way	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 934-3166	2,039	138	14.7		733 (35.9%)	240 (11.8%)	953 (46.7%)	22 (1.1%)	12 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (3.8%)	32.7	25^th of 41 public high schools	39.0%		32.3	25^th of 39 public high schools	35.9%		21.6	14.4	12.9	31.8	17.6	30.9	$14,583	$627	$16,435

Frequently Asked Questions about Seaford Senior High School

Seaford Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blades Elementary School
Elementary : Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Elementary : Seaford Central Elementary School
Elementary : West Seaford Elementary School
Middle : Seaford Middle School

Is Seaford Senior High School a good school?

Seaford Senior High School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Delaware high schools.

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Enrollment information for Seaford Senior High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seaford Senior High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Seaford Senior High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seaford Senior High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Seaford Senior High School

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Schools Near Seaford Senior High School