Serving 1,292 students in grades 9-12, Sussex Technical High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sussex Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sussex Technical High School's student population of 1,292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sussex Technical High School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Technical High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
18%
31%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussex Technical High School's ranking?
Sussex Technical High School is ranked #94 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Sussex Technical High School often compared to?
Sussex Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sussex Academy, Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Sussex Technical High School is 96%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sussex Technical High School?
1,292 students attend Sussex Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sussex Technical High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Technical High School?
Sussex Technical High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Technical High School offer ?
Sussex Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sussex Technical High School part of?
Sussex Technical High School is part of Sussex Technical School District.
School Reviews
2 11/23/2009
To much violence. Bullying and drugs. I would know, i am a student from Tech.
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