How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Forest High School | POLYTECH High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Felton, DE | Woodside, DE |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 951 | 1,228 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Forest High School | POLYTECH High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,347 | $19,904 |
| District | Lake Forest School District | POLYTECH High School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Forest High School | POLYTECH High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5% | 54.2% |
| African American | 25.3% | 24.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 10.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Forest High School | POLYTECH High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 212:1 | 239:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.2% | 16.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 69 | 58 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.