Sussex Academy

21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947

www.sussexacademy.org

Charter School 1,118 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences, located in Georgetown, Delaware, is a highly regarded public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school operates under a mission to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce. The campus is well-known for its challenging curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, technological literacy, and a personalized approach to learning that encourages students to take ownership of their educational paths.

Beyond its core academics, Sussex Academy is distinguished by its strong emphasis on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides a comprehensive, globally-minded framework for high school students. The school also fosters a vibrant community culture, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and arts programs. By blending high academic standards with a supportive, community-oriented environment, Sussex Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world.

1,118

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sussex Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	801
Hispanic	170
Black	46
Asian	39
Two or More	42
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	3

White
801 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
170 (15.2 %)
Black
46 (4.1 %)
Two or More
42 (3.8 %)
Asian
39 (3.5 %)
American Indian
17 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sussex Academy
Phone:	(302)856-3636
Website:	http://www.sussexacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 129

Grade 9 121

Grade 10 116