Enrollment
1,341
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 100168000170
Sussex Technical High School — Georgetown, DE
Federal NCES profile for Sussex Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sussex Technical School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sussex Technical High School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sussex Technical High School reports 1,341 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 89.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 335 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sussex Technical School District spends $22,088 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.4% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sussex Technical High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,341 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Delaware — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$22,088
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 335 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,341 Top 94% in Delaware — larger than 6% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 89.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100168000170
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 335:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.9%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 63
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sussex Technical School District, which includes Sussex Technical High School.
$22,088
Per student
+19%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Sussex Technical High School
How many students attend Sussex Technical High School?
Sussex Technical High School has 1,341 students enrolled. It is a high school in Georgetown, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Technical High School is 14.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sussex Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Sussex Technical High School is White at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Georgetown, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sussex Technical High School?
Sussex Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.