The Indian River School District is a public school district in Sussex County, Delaware in the United States. The district is based in Selbyville and serves the southeastern portion of Sussex County.
Indian River Intensive Learning Center serves 136 students in grades 12.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian River Intensive Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Indian River Intensive Learning Center's student population of 136 students has grown by 122% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
The diversity score of Indian River Intensive Learning Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
5%
31%
White
71%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Indian River Intensive Learning Center often compared to?
Indian River Intensive Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Sussex Consortium by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Indian River Intensive Learning Center?
136 students attend Indian River Intensive Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Indian River Intensive Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Indian River Intensive Learning Center offer ?
Indian River Intensive Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian River Intensive Learning Center part of?
Indian River Intensive Learning Center is part of Indian River School District.
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