Cape Henlopen High School
- Cape Henlopen High School serves 1,382 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Cape Henlopen High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%.
- Cape Henlopen High School operates within the Cape Henlopen School District.
- Cape Henlopen School District's 89% graduation rate is higher than the Delaware state average of 85%.
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 1382 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,382 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cape Henlopen High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 200 schools in Delaware (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The 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 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 43% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 55% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 16% |
| Black | 16% | 31% |
| White | 67% | 46% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
District Comparison
- The school district of Cape Henlopen High School is Cape Henlopen School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 40 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Cape Henlopen School District's student population of 5,170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 76% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $16,407 is higher than the state average of $8,489. The district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $18,368 is higher than the state average of $8,921. The district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
| School District Name | Cape Henlopen School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 8 | 1 |
| Number of Students Managed | 5,170 | 972 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 43% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 55% |
| District Graduation Rate | 89% | 85% |
| District Total Revenue | $81 MM | $8 MM |
| District Spending | $91 MM | $9 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $16,407 | $8,489 |
| District Spending / Student | $18,368 | $8,921 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 | 723 students
0.8 miles
910 Shields Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302)645-7748 0.8 PK-5 723 - Lewes Sussex Consortium Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 152 students
1.2 miles
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302)645-7210 1.2 PK-12 152 - Lewes Beacon Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 573 students
2.9 miles
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302)645-6288 2.9 4-8 573 - Rehoboth Beach Rehoboth Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 603 students
4.6 miles
500 Stockley Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302)227-2571 4.6 PK-6 603 - Milton Mariner Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 581 students
8.7 miles
16391 Harbeson Rd.
Milton, DE 19968
(302)684-8516 8.7 5-8 581
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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