Sussex Central High School vs. Indian River High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,012 students in grades 9-12, Sussex Central High School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12, Indian River 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 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,012 students
1,073 students
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
81 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#81 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
616
272
Grade 10 Students
552
259
Grade 11 Students
460
289
Grade 12 Students
384
253
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
49%
26%
% Black
13%
9%
% White
33%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%