Below Average
#206 of 219 schools in DE
Seaford Senior High School
High School · Seaford School District · Seaford, DE
A high school in Seaford, DE where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
399 North Market Street Ext, Seaford, DE 19973
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seaford Senior High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Seaford Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,701/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seaford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,668
Median home value
$254,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19973; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Orthopedic ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Seaford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seaford Senior High School is listed in Seaford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seaford Senior High School
Seaford Senior High School is a public high school in Seaford, DE, part of Seaford School District, serving approximately 833 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seaford Senior High School
What grades does Seaford Senior High School serve?
Seaford Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seaford Senior High School?
Seaford Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaford Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaford Senior High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seaford Senior High School rank in DE?
Seaford Senior High School ranks #206 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Seaford Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seaford Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Seaford Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seaford Senior High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seaford Senior High School a charter school?
No, Seaford Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seaford Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Seaford Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 833
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (302) 629-4587
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19973)
- 25,786
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19973; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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