Cape Henlopen High School
- Cape Henlopen High School serves 1,406 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Cape Henlopen High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Cape Henlopen High School's student population of 1,406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,406 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cape Henlopen High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cape Henlopen High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #106 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 17% |
| Black | 15% | 30% |
| White | 66% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cape Henlopen School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cape Henlopen High School is Sussex Consortium (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sussex Consortium (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shields (richard A.) Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewes Shields (richard A.) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
0.8 miles
910 Shields Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302)645-7748 0.8 PK-5 734 - Lewes Sussex Consortium Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 146 students
1.2 miles
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302)645-7210 1.2 PK-12 146 - Lewes Love Creek Elementary School Grades: M
2.8 miles
19488 John J. Williams Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
(302)735-4140 2.8 M n/a - Lewes Beacon Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 626 students
2.9 miles
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302)645-6288 2.9 4-8 626 - Rehoboth Beach Rehoboth Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 614 students
4.6 miles
500 Stockley Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302)227-2571 4.6 PK-6 614
School Reviews
| 5 I attend this school, and I love it. I think that the teachers are excellent instructors to the students. Performing and visual arts are very prominent in the school as well as sports. Many students have received the Distinguished Student award for the DSTP, and our sports teams have received awards as well. For example, our girls lacrosse team was just named Team of The State. We have a state of the art school with technology, and a wonderful turf field. Parents are always involved in extra curricular activities and are very incorporated in their student's activities. - Posted by Student/Alumni - spong |
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