School overview
At a glance
Reported students
960
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Seaford Senior High School: 960 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
21.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Seaford Senior High School
Seaford Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Seaford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Seaford School District. NCES reports 960 students for 2024–25.
Among 39 high schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 1,027 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.7%). English learners represent 15.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Seaford Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 21.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.9%
- Hispanic29.7%
- Black39.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
8 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Seaford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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800 reported students
Seaford Central Elementary School
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473 reported students
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Elementary · Grades 03–05
456 reported students
West Seaford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
424 reported students
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