Milford Senior High School in Milford, DE

At a glance

Reported students

1,271

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

630.5

Milford Senior High School: 1,271 reported students.

State peer staffing position

87th percentile

19.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,184
Teachers (FTE): 76
Student–teacher ratio: 15.6:1

What the reported data says about Milford Senior High School

Milford Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Milford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Milford School District. NCES reports 1,271 students for 2024–25.

Among 39 high schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,027 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, above the Delaware median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.1%) and Black (27.5%). English learners represent 12.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Milford Senior High School

1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 12.5%
Students with disabilities: 17.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White41.1%
Hispanic26.1%
Black27.5%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

12 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Milford Central Academy

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,013 reported students

Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–04

693 reported students

Mispillion Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–04

568 reported students

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

540 reported students

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

Elementary · Grades PK–01

438 reported students

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Public schools near Milford Senior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Milford Central Academy Middle · Milford School District	07–08	1,013	under 0.1 mi
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School Elementary · Milford School District	PK–01	540	0.7 mi
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	693	1.7 mi
Mispillion Elementary Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	568	1.8 mi
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood Elementary · Milford School District	PK–01	438	4.2 mi
Lake Forest High School High · Lake Forest School District	09–12	951	7.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Milford Senior High School

What grades does Milford Senior High School serve?

Milford Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Milford School District.

How many students attend Milford Senior High School?

Milford Senior High School reported 1,271 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 39 Delaware high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,184 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Milford Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 1,271 students and 65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Milford Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Milford Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Milford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Milford Senior High School in?

Milford Senior High School is part of Milford School District, based in Milford, DE, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Milford Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Milford Central Academy (under 0.1 mi), Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School (0.7 mi), Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.