DEOtherCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Sussex Academy — School Profile & District Info

Other|Georgetown, Delaware|Sussex Academy

Georgetown, DE 19947

School Profile

Grades
K–12
Enrollment
1,158
Student:Teacher
21.4:1
Locale
Town
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
77%
98th percentile in DE
Math Proficiency
57%
94th percentile in DE
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.3%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
10 courses offered
163 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
8 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
117 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 29 teams
314 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Worse than average in DE

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,116
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
61
56% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
2
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,841
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,666
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,088
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 73%Local 23%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
18.6%
Below 150% poverty line
4.9%
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Uninsured residents
10.5%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
117
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
117
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
10%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
67 (57%)
Speech/Language Impairment
23 (20%)
Other Health Impairment
10 (9%)
Autism
9 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,182
Current enrollment
Growing(+38% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sussex Academy

As of the most recent data, 1,158 students are enrolled at Sussex Academy. It is a Other school within the local district.

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