Sussex Central High School
School Overview
Sussex Central High School is a public school located in Sussex, Virginia. It is a school in Sussex County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, about 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 316 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1 where a total of 36 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 316 students are attending Sussex Central High School. By gender, there are 168 and 148 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sussex Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 36 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| White | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 20 | 16 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 36 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sussex Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1. 91.7% of teachers are certified. 86.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 36 | Students per teacher: 9 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 91.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 8.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 8.3% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 158 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,794 Households |
| Population | 9,033 |
| Male | 6,811 |
| Female | 4,566 |
| Child Population | 2,637 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,797 Units |
| Average House Value | $125,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $807 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% |
| Average Household Income | $49,487 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sussex Central High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 16 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 68 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sussex Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 68 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Sussex County Public Schools
In Sussex County Public Schools, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.