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Seaford Senior High School

399 North Market Street Ext
Seaford, DE 19973
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, Seaford Senior 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in DE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Seaford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Seaford Senior High School's student population of 879 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
879 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Seaford Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seaford Senior High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#170 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Seaford Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Seaford Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Seaford Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Seaford Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seaford Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seaford Senior High School's ranking?
Seaford Senior High School is ranked #170 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Seaford Senior High School often compared to?
Seaford Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Henlopen High School, Laurel Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seaford Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Seaford Senior High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Seaford Senior High School?
879 students attend Seaford Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Seaford Senior High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaford Senior High School?
Seaford Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seaford Senior High School offer ?
Seaford Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seaford Senior High School part of?
Seaford Senior High School is part of Seaford School District.

School Reviews
5   2/9/2009
This was 20 years ago, but I got a top notch science, history and math education while I was in high school here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - caten

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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