High Schools in Indian River School District

The Indian River School District in Delaware is home to three high schools: Sussex Central High School, Indian River High School, and Indian River Intensive Learning Center. While the district's high schools vary in performance, Indian River High School stands out as the top-performing school, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 7th out of 41 Delaware high schools.

Indian River High School boasts a 88.9% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 79.6% rate at Sussex Central High School. Additionally, Indian River High School students outperform the district and state averages on several key academic metrics, including SAT English Language Arts, SAT Essay, and DeSSA Science. In contrast, Sussex Central High School appears to be the lower-performing school in the district, with lower rankings, graduation rates, and test scores compared to Indian River High School and state averages.

The data also reveals differences in student demographics, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios between the schools, which may contribute to the performance gap. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at Sussex Central High School, suggest a need for targeted interventions to address student engagement and attendance. While Indian River High School is a standout performer, there is still room for improvement across the Indian River School District, as evidenced by the test scores that lag behind state averages.