Is Sussex Technical High School a good school?

Sussex Technical High School ranks 19 th of 41 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sussex Technical High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,292 students attended Sussex Technical High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sussex Technical High School?

Students at Sussex Technical High School are 53% White, 23% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Sussex Technical High School

Summary:

Sussex Technical High School is a public high school located in Georgetown, Delaware, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,292 students. The school is part of the Indian River School District, which is ranked 10th out of 32 districts in Delaware and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sussex Technical High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Delaware, ranking as high as 7th out of 40 schools in the 2018-2019 school year and maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts, SAT/Mathematics, SAT/Essay, DeSSA/Science, and DeSSA/Social Studies. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 47.04% of Sussex Technical High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.73%. Additionally, the school has consistently maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 94.2% to 97.4% over the past several years, significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rates are very low, ranging from 0.5% to 1.0% in recent years, much lower than the state average.

The student population at Sussex Technical High School is more racially/ethnically diverse than many of the nearby schools, such as Indian River High School and Seaford Senior High School. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student population was 52.94% White, 18.34% African American, and 22.68% Hispanic. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top 6 out of 32 Delaware high schools for this metric in recent years. This diversity may contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment for students, and the school's consistent academic excellence and low dropout rates suggest it is effectively serving its diverse student population and preparing them for success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947-0351

(302) 856-0961

District: Sussex Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,289

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 1,292

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.9%

Hispanic:

22.7%

African American:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sussex Technical High School ranks better than 53.7% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.38. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sussex Technical High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Sussex Technical High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), Hispanic (22.7%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sussex Technical High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Sussex Technical High School employs 89 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sussex Technical High School is $18,289.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Technical High School 19^th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Sussex Technical High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Technical School District 10^th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2015	92.83	2^nd	35	94.3%
2016	91.32	3^rd	31	90.3%
2017	90.32	3^rd	30	90.0%
2018	91.93	3^rd	30	90.0%
2019	79.37	7^th	40	82.5%
2021	55.77	15^th	39	61.5%
2022	64.64	10^th	39	74.4%
2023	47.64	20^th	39	48.7%
2024	55.38	19^th	41	53.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	23.95	2^nd	2	0.0%
2021	15.87	2^nd	2	0.0%
2022	66.44	2^nd	7	71.4%
2023	29.54	7^th	8	12.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	96.04	3^rd	29	89.7%
2021	60.15	8^th	24	66.7%
2022	66.68	5^th	28	82.1%
2023	71.58	5^th	29	82.8%
2024	78.50	6^th	32	81.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	84.21	7^th	41	82.9%
2021	47.46	16^th	36	55.6%
2022	58.57	11^th	37	70.3%
2023	36.91	21^st	38	44.7%
2024	49.68	18^th	39	53.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	71.93	10^th	41	75.6%
2021	53.84	15^th	36	58.3%
2022	57.96	13^th	37	64.9%
2023	47.61	18^th	38	52.6%
2024	52.70	14^th	39	64.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	61.63	10^th	33	69.7%
2021	39.54	17^th	27	37.0%
2022	76.04	8^th	35	77.1%
2023	45.28	10^th	31	67.7%
2024	51.15	14^th	31	54.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	92.80	1^st	24	95.8%
2021	40.77	12^th	19	36.8%
2022	67.94	4^th	22	81.8%
2023	76.25	5^th	27	81.5%
2024	63.52	9^th	31	71.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sussex Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	72.29	9^th	36	75.0%
2021	48.06	19^th	34	44.1%
2023	24.49	28^th	34	17.6%
2024	39.18	22^nd	35	37.1%

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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 Sussex Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	19	20	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	41
1989	31	20	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	53
1990	30	23	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	56
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1992	381	108	1	13	6	n/a	n/a	509
1993	545	165	2	17	4	n/a	n/a	733
1994	725	202	1	20	6	n/a	n/a	954
1995	803	242	1	15	10	n/a	n/a	1071
1996	803	242	1	15	10	n/a	n/a	1071
1997	854	247	2	17	11	n/a	n/a	1131
1998	845	268	5	14	9	n/a	n/a	1141
1999	870	270	6	24	8	n/a	n/a	1178
2000	811	220	6	22	4	n/a	n/a	1063
2001	885	226	12	30	5	n/a	n/a	1158
2002	926	230	15	23	13	n/a	n/a	1207
2003	926	230	15	23	13	n/a	n/a	1207
2004	949	207	16	22	17	n/a	n/a	1211
2005	950	206	13	29	17	n/a	n/a	1215
2006	954	187	8	29	16	n/a	n/a	1194
2007	964	192	10	44	17	n/a	n/a	1227
2008	950	212	14	54	19	n/a	n/a	1249
2009	933	221	20	61	16	n/a	n/a	1251
2010	932	232	26	79	14	n/a	n/a	1283
2011	940	218	31	91	14	1	0	1295
2012	921	235	28	111	13	1	0	1309
2013	964	242	35	146	15	3	4	1409
2014	1014	259	33	167	13	2	3	1491
2015	1027	276	28	191	11	2	10	1545
2016	987	200	27	171	11	2	46	1444
2017	917	174	24	165	6	0	58	1344
2018	823	163	26	165	5	1	65	1248
2019	804	156	28	169	12	2	69	1240
2020	760	181	21	182	11	3	83	1241
2021	713	198	16	215	9	2	86	1239
2022	725	234	14	251	14	2	66	1306
2023	684	237	10	293	8	2	58	1292

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sussex Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	41	41.3	0.9	129.3
1989	53	41.0	1.2	79.2
1990	56	41.0	1.3	110.7
1991	0	26.0	0.0	n/a
1992	509	56.0	9.0	24.4
1993	733	62.0	11.8	19.6
1994	954	79.0	12.1	16.9
1995	1071	79.0	13.6	16.9
1996	1071	79.0	13.6	16.9
1997	1131	80.0	14.1	18.4
1998	1141	80.0	14.3	15.9
1999	1178	83.0	14.2	18.3
2000	1063	84.0	12.7	20.5
2001	1158	85.0	13.6	20.3
2002	1207	88.0	13.7	20.4
2003	1207	88.0	13.7	20.4
2004	1211	87.0	13.9	19.9
2005	1215	90.0	13.5	22.2
2006	1194	88.5	13.5	22.5
2007	1227	88.3	13.9	18.5
2008	1249	90.0	13.9	18.2
2009	1251	93.0	13.5	27.8
2010	1283	93.0	13.8	28.1
2011	1295	123.0	10.5	31.7
2012	1309	86.0	15.2	29.9
2013	1409	117.0	12.0	32.5
2014	1491	125.0	11.9	22.1
2015	1545	130.0	11.8	19.6
2016	1444	92.0	15.6	19
2017	1344	91.0	14.7	n/a
2018	1248	89.0	14.0	n/a
2019	1240	86.0	14.4	n/a
2020	1241	85.0	14.6	n/a
2021	1239	86.0	14.4	n/a
2022	1306	87.0	15.0	n/a
2023	1292	89.0	14.5	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 Sussex Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	41	41.3	0.9	129.3
1989	53	41.0	1.2	79.2
1990	56	41.0	1.3	110.7
1991	0	26.0	0.0	n/a
1992	509	56.0	9.0	24.4
1993	733	62.0	11.8	19.6
1994	954	79.0	12.1	16.9
1995	1071	79.0	13.6	16.9
1996	1071	79.0	13.6	16.9
1997	1131	80.0	14.1	18.4
1998	1141	80.0	14.3	15.9
1999	1178	83.0	14.2	18.3
2000	1063	84.0	12.7	20.5
2001	1158	85.0	13.6	20.3
2002	1207	88.0	13.7	20.4
2003	1207	88.0	13.7	20.4
2004	1211	87.0	13.9	19.9
2005	1215	90.0	13.5	22.2
2006	1194	88.5	13.5	22.5
2007	1227	88.3	13.9	18.5
2008	1249	90.0	13.9	18.2
2009	1251	93.0	13.5	27.8
2010	1283	93.0	13.8	28.1
2011	1295	123.0	10.5	31.7
2012	1309	86.0	15.2	29.9
2013	1409	117.0	12.0	32.5
2014	1491	125.0	11.9	22.1
2015	1545	130.0	11.8	19.6
2016	1444	92.0	15.6	19
2017	1344	91.0	14.7	n/a
2018	1248	89.0	14.0	n/a
2019	1240	86.0	14.4	n/a
2020	1241	85.0	14.6	n/a
2021	1239	86.0	14.4	n/a
2022	1306	87.0	15.0	n/a
2023	1292	89.0	14.5	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 Sussex Technical High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$490 (2.7%)	$20,690 (113.1%)	$18,289

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sussex Technical High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 40 High schools	Ranks 20^th of 39 High schools	33.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Technical High School)	64.8	37.3	27.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Technical School District)	64.8	37.3	27.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Technical High School)	44	14.7	29.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Technical School District)	44	14.7	29.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	28.3	22.9	5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Sussex Technical High School)	58.4	29.8	28.6%
11th Grade Essay (Sussex Technical School District)	58.4	29.8	28.6%
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	1240	1292	4.2%
African American	156	237	51.9%
American Indian	12	8	33.3%
Asian	28	10	64.3%
Hispanic	169	293	73.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	804	684	14.9%
Two or More Races	69	58	15.9%

Schools Near Sussex Technical 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
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
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
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
Indian River High School	Public	9-12	29772 Armory Road	Dagsboro	19945	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 732-1500	1,088	82	13.2		660 (60.7%)	92 (8.5%)	294 (27.0%)	11 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.5%)	75.2	7^th of 41 public high schools	82.9%		66.3	10^th of 39 public high schools	74.4%	3		27.3	32.2	57.7	23.7	62.5	$17,433	$668	$19,469
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
Indian River Intensive Learning Center	Public	12	31 Hosier Street	Selbyville	19975	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 732-3800	139				116 (83.5%)	4 (2.9%)	14 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)
Cape Henlopen High School	Public	9-12	1250 Kings Highway	Lewes	19958	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 645-7711	1,813	122	14.8		1,187 (65.5%)	193 (10.6%)	312 (17.2%)	31 (1.7%)	9 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.4%)	67.8	11^th of 41 public high schools	73.2%		75.8	6^th of 39 public high schools	84.6%	5	38.5	23.3	31.7	60.0	25.4	36.5	$14,851	$443	$17,500
Milford Senior High School	Public	9-12	1019 North Walnut Street	Milford	19963	Sussex County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 422-1610	1,279	76	16.8		561 (43.9%)	324 (25.3%)	318 (24.9%)	19 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.1%)	24.6	31^st of 41 public high schools	24.4%		26.3	29^th of 39 public high schools	25.6%	2	9.1		14.7	35.2	9.3	30.5	$12,445	$673	$11,500

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