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About this school
Smyrna High School is
a suburban public school
in Smyrna, Delaware that is part of Smyrna School District.
It serves 1,913 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.7:1.
Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
1,913 Students
97 Teachers
500 Duck Creek PkwyContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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43%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jan 16, 2026
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Smyrna High School
$11,630
raised using DonorsChoose
10
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
42
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Smyrna High School has received support from
37 individuals from Delaware and
5 individuals out-of-state.
