Smyrna High School

Summary:

Smyrna High School is a public high school located in Smyrna, Delaware, serving 1,807 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Caesar Rodney School District, which is ranked 8th out of 32 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Smyrna High School has a diverse student population, with 52.08% White, 33.98% African American, and 8.8% Hispanic students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 6th and 22nd out of 30-40 Delaware high schools over the past decade, currently ranking 20th with a 3-star rating. While Smyrna High School performs better for African American and Hispanic students, ranking 18th and 15th respectively, it struggles more with White and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 25th out of 35 schools for White students. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.2% to 92.8%, and a low dropout rate of 1.0% to 3.0% in recent years. However, Smyrna High School's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated significantly, reaching as high as 34.2% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Smyrna High School generally outperforms Positive Outcomes Charter School, which has lower test scores and graduation rates, but underperforms schools like Caesar Rodney High School, Appoquinimink High School, and Middletown High School, which have higher rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. Smyrna High School's spending per student of $12,883 in 2018-2019 is on par with the nearby schools, but it is unclear how this spending translates to student performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 Duck Creek Parkway
       Smyrna, DE  19977-1091


(302) 653-8581

District: Smyrna School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,883 Help


Feeder schools for Smyrna High School:

Elementary:    Clayton Elementary School
    North Smyrna Elementary School
    Smyrna Elementary School
    Sunnyside Elementary School
Middle:    Clayton Intermediate School
    Moore (John Bassett) School
    Smyrna Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,790

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
African American:
33.4%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smyrna High School ranks better than 51.2% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Smyrna High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), African American (33.4%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smyrna High School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smyrna High School is $12,883.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smyrna High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyrna High School 20th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Smyrna High School in the ranking list.)

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Smyrna School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyrna School District 8th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smyrna High School

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Rank History for all students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 39.51 18th 27 33.3%
2012 53.73 12th 27 55.6%
2013 60.57 9th 26 65.4%
2014 47.96 6th 14 57.1%
2015 48.88 18th 35 48.6%
2016 70.33 9th 31 71.0%
2017 57.58 13th 30 56.7%
2018 67.69 10th 30 66.7%
2019 53.97 18th 40 55.0%
2021 43.54 22nd 39 43.6%
2022 44.00 22nd 39 43.6%
2023 50.64 18th 39 53.8%
2024 39.82 20th 41 51.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.63 4th 8 50.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.63 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.72 8th 29 72.4%
2021 42.85 13th 24 45.8%
2022 19.91 22nd 28 21.4%
2023 53.44 13th 29 55.2%
2024 40.76 15th 32 53.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.10 19th 41 53.7%
2021 46.33 20th 36 44.4%
2022 35.03 25th 37 32.4%
2023 47.67 18th 38 52.6%
2024 43.21 19th 39 51.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.17 4th 5 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.95 18th 41 56.1%
2021 31.51 23rd 36 36.1%
2022 40.07 21st 37 43.2%
2023 42.31 21st 38 44.7%
2024 27.72 23rd 39 41.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.86 12th 33 63.6%
2021 40.49 15th 27 44.4%
2022 37.71 20th 35 42.9%
2023 42.62 11th 31 64.5%
2024 33.92 18th 31 41.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.05 4th 24 83.3%
2021 78.05 3rd 19 84.2%
2023 53.38 10th 27 63.0%
2024 47.71 15th 31 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Smyrna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.95 22nd 36 38.9%
2021 34.28 23rd 34 32.4%
2022 34.17 25th 33 24.2%
2023 38.94 22nd 34 35.3%
2024 30.26 25th 35 28.6%
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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.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Smyrna High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 880 110 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1989 837 117 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1990 828 111 12 14 2 n/a n/a -218 749
1991 874 115 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1992 864 117 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1001
1993 891 110 14 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1034
1994 889 117 7 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1036
1995 752 87 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1996 752 87 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1997 737 99 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 865
1998 754 108 8 19 1 n/a n/a 0 890
1999 771 112 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 905
2000 746 117 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 887
2001 738 110 12 16 3 n/a n/a 0 879
2002 711 156 17 22 3 n/a n/a 0 909
2003 711 156 17 22 3 n/a n/a 0 909
2004 734 155 11 22 4 n/a n/a 0 926
2005 808 166 8 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1007
2006 828 178 10 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1043
2007 859 245 13 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1155
2008 865 309 21 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1240
2009 889 347 21 45 3 n/a n/a 0 1305
2010 936 354 23 56 3 n/a n/a 0 1372
2011 933 410 21 52 4 0 0 0 1420
2012 898 412 19 55 3 0 0 0 1387
2013 864 434 21 65 2 0 1 0 1387
2014 864 479 24 78 2 0 5 0 1452
2015 878 443 27 72 3 0 11 0 1434
2016 845 423 34 84 4 0 15 0 1405
2017 868 429 27 88 4 0 21 0 1437
2018 903 446 26 94 5 0 22 0 1496
2019 901 494 22 101 10 0 24 0 1552
2020 913 520 20 114 11 0 34 0 1612
2021 949 521 24 123 10 1 49 0 1677
2022 941 560 22 130 9 2 58 0 1722
2023 941 614 26 159 7 3 57 0 1807
2024 916 598 25 177 4 3 67 0 1790

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 Smyrna High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1009 58.0 17.3 6.4
1989 969 53.1 18.2 5
1990 749 53.1 14.1 6.5
1991 1009 57.0 17.7 4.2
1992 1001 58.0 17.2 6.5
1993 1034 64.0 16.2 7.9
1994 1036 65.0 15.9 12.3
1995 865 58.0 14.9 8
1996 865 58.0 14.9 8
1997 865 59.0 14.7 9.4
1998 890 57.0 15.6 13.8
1999 905 57.0 15.9 12.9
2000 887 58.0 15.3 12.9
2001 879 59.0 14.9 12.1
2002 909 60.0 15.2 16.7
2003 909 60.0 15.2 16.7
2004 926 60.0 15.4 17.9
2005 1007 61.0 16.5 18.1
2006 1043 62.0 16.8 16.9
2007 1155 66.0 17.5 15.2
2008 1240 75.0 16.5 14.1
2009 1305 80.0 16.3 21.1
2010 1372 88.0 15.5 28.2
2011 1420 93.0 15.2 26.3
2012 1387 92.0 15.0 39.2
2013 1387 94.0 14.7 45.1
2014 1452 97.0 14.9 28.1
2015 1434 96.0 14.9 23.1
2016 1405 95.0 14.7 21.4
2017 1437 95.0 15.1 n/a
2018 1496 97.0 15.4 n/a
2019 1552 103.0 15.0 n/a
2020 1612 107.0 15.0 n/a
2021 1677 111.0 15.1 n/a
2022 1722 108.0 15.9 n/a
2023 1807 109.0 16.5 n/a
2024 1790 106.0 16.8 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 Smyrna High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1009 58.0 17.3 6.4
1989 969 53.1 18.2 5
1990 749 53.1 14.1 6.5
1991 1009 57.0 17.7 4.2
1992 1001 58.0 17.2 6.5
1993 1034 64.0 16.2 7.9
1994 1036 65.0 15.9 12.3
1995 865 58.0 14.9 8
1996 865 58.0 14.9 8
1997 865 59.0 14.7 9.4
1998 890 57.0 15.6 13.8
1999 905 57.0 15.9 12.9
2000 887 58.0 15.3 12.9
2001 879 59.0 14.9 12.1
2002 909 60.0 15.2 16.7
2003 909 60.0 15.2 16.7
2004 926 60.0 15.4 17.9
2005 1007 61.0 16.5 18.1
2006 1043 62.0 16.8 16.9
2007 1155 66.0 17.5 15.2
2008 1240 75.0 16.5 14.1
2009 1305 80.0 16.3 21.1
2010 1372 88.0 15.5 28.2
2011 1420 93.0 15.2 26.3
2012 1387 92.0 15.0 39.2
2013 1387 94.0 14.7 45.1
2014 1452 97.0 14.9 28.1
2015 1434 96.0 14.9 23.1
2016 1405 95.0 14.7 21.4
2017 1437 95.0 15.1 n/a
2018 1496 97.0 15.4 n/a
2019 1552 103.0 15.0 n/a
2020 1612 107.0 15.0 n/a
2021 1677 111.0 15.1 n/a
2022 1722 108.0 15.9 n/a
2023 1807 109.0 16.5 n/a
2024 1790 106.0 16.8 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 Smyrna High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $362 (2.8%) $12,456 (96.7%) $12,883

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smyrna 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 18th of 40 High schoolsRanks 18th of 39 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Smyrna High School)5046
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Smyrna School District)5046
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)48.544.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Smyrna High School)23.222.2
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Smyrna School District)23.222.2
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)28.322.9
 5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Smyrna High School)51.537.1
 14.4%
   11th Grade Essay (Smyrna School District)51.537.1
 14.4%
   11th Grade Essay (Delaware)42.941.5
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15521807
 16.4%
African American494614
 24.3%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian2226
 18.2%
Hispanic101159
 57.4%
Pacific Islander03
White901941
 4.4%
Two or More Races2457
 137.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,790 students attended Smyrna High School.

Smyrna High School ranks 20th of 41 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Smyrna High School are 51% White, 33% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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