Seaford Senior High School is an American public high school in Seaford, Delaware. The school's attendance area includes the towns of Seaford, Blades, and a small portion of Bridgeville.
Serving 833 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 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seaford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Seaford Senior High School's student population of 833 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Blue, Gold
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
37%
31%
White
26%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Jay
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Laurel Senior High School, Cape Henlopen 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?
833 students attend Seaford Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Seaford Senior High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% 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 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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