Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown, DE

At a glance

Reported students

1,341

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware high enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,341

Sussex Technical High School: 1,341 reported students.

State peer staffing position

51st percentile

15.4:1 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: 1,306
Teachers (FTE): 86
Student–teacher ratio: 15.2:1

What the reported data says about Sussex Technical High School

Sussex Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Georgetown. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Sussex Technical School District. NCES reports 1,341 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to 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 (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sussex Technical High School

1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 87 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.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 10%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White50%
Hispanic27.3%
Black16.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.3%

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

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

Public schools near Sussex Technical 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
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence Middle · Charter · Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence	06–09	208	3.9 mi
Georgetown Elementary School Elementary · Indian River School District	KG–05	825	4 mi
Georgetown Middle School Middle · Indian River School District	06–08	861	4 mi
Sussex Central High School High · Indian River School District	09–12	2,012	6.3 mi
Seaford Senior High School High · Seaford School District	09–12	960	9.3 mi
Laurel Senior High School High · Laurel School District	09–12	753	9.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Sussex Technical High School

What grades does Sussex Technical High School serve?

Sussex Technical High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Sussex Technical School District.

How many students attend Sussex Technical High School?

Sussex Technical High School reported 1,341 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 39 Delaware high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,306 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sussex Technical High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 1,341 students and 87 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 Sussex Technical High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

Which school district is Sussex Technical High School in?

Sussex Technical High School is part of Sussex Technical School District, based in Georgetown, DE, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sussex Technical High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (3.9 mi), Georgetown Elementary School (4 mi), Georgetown Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.