SEAFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Seaford Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Seaford School District school district, located in Seaford, DE with about 795 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, Seaford Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Seaford Senior High School, located at 399 North Market Street in Seaford, Delaware, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Seaford School District. Known as the home of the "Blue Jays," the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth within the local community.

The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations, which are central to the "Blue Jay" spirit and school culture. By focusing on both rigorous coursework and community engagement, Seaford Senior High aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school events, the school maintains an official website at http://shs.seafordbluejays.org as a primary resource for communication and updates.

For more information, contact Seaford Senior High School at (302) 629-4587 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

399 North Market Street
Seaford, DE 19973-2611
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SEAFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Seaford, DE with about 795 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
795
Teachers:
59
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 795 students

Black or African American
36.2%
White
35.5%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.