About the School
Sussex Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Georgetown, Delaware. Founded in 2000, it originally served grades 6-8 and has since expanded to offer education from kindergarten through 12th grade across two campuses. The school focuses on accelerated college preparatory education, aiming to prepare students for modern technological and global challenges. With an enrollment of 1,158 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, Sussex Academy emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that includes advanced academics in subjects like math, science, and English Language Arts. The school has transitioned to an Advanced Placement focus and operates on a 12-week trimester system. Sussex Academy has a strong academic performance record, consistently outperforming state averages in assessments and maintaining a high graduation rate of 95%. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, fostering a well-rounded educational ex