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#101 of 219 schools in DE
Top 46% in state
Sussex Technical High School
High School · Sussex Technical School District · Georgetown, DE
A high school in Georgetown, DE where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 351, Georgetown, DE 19947
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sussex Technical High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 Sussex Technical 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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
$68,529
Median home value
$294,000
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19947; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sussex Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,906NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sussex Technical High School is listed in Sussex Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sussex Technical High School
Sussex Technical High School is a public high school in Georgetown, DE, part of Sussex Technical School District, serving approximately 1,323 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sussex Technical High School
What grades does Sussex Technical High School serve?
Sussex Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sussex Technical High School?
Sussex Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Technical High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sussex Technical High School rank in DE?
Sussex Technical High School ranks #101 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Sussex Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sussex Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sussex Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sussex Technical High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sussex Technical High School a charter school?
No, Sussex Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sussex Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Sussex Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (302) 856-0961
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19947)
- 19,343
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 19947; 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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