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Milford Senior High School

1019 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963 · (302) 422-1610 · Kent County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,271 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,271
High
DISTRICT 754 · STATE 1,068
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
65 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
332
Grade 10
341
Grade 11
344
Grade 12
254
Student demographics
White
52341%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 38%
Hispanic
33226%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 20%
Black
34927%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 31%
Asian
191%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
454%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
68154%
Female
59046%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,271
+217 (+21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 15.5:1
% White
41%
was 52%
% Hispanic
26%
was 18%
% Black
27%
was 24%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Milford Senior High School

Milford Senior High School is one of the reasonably sized senior highs in Milford, Delaware, one of the schools within Milford School District, with 1,271 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.

Milford School District runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 4,523 students. Milford Senior High School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Milford Senior High School reports that the largest single group is White at 41%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder looks like 27% Black, 26% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 58%.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Milford Senior High School has 65 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Milford Senior High School higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, Kent County reports that median household income runs about $74,477, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Kent County's 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 31,256 students), Milford Senior High School is one campus in the mix.

Milford Central Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Milford Senior High School has increased 21%, going from 1,054 students in 2018 to 1,271 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 52% to 41%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 15.5:1 in 2018 to 19.6:1 today.

On this page, the feed for Milford Senior High School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Kent County at a glance

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Population
187,604
Census ACS
Median income
$74,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
31,256 students

Quick facts

School name
Milford Senior High School
District
Milford School District
Address
1019 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
Phone
(302) 422-1610
County
Kent County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,271
Teachers (FTE)
65
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
100108000111
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Milford Senior High School
How many students attend Milford Senior High School?
Milford Senior High School enrolls approximately 1,271 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Milford Senior High School serve?
Milford Senior High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Senior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Milford Senior High School is approximately 19.6:1 (65 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Milford Senior High School?
At Milford Senior High School, the student body is approximately 41% White, 26% Hispanic, 27% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Milford Senior High School public or private?
Milford Senior High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Milford School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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