Cape Henlopen High School
- Cape Henlopen High School serves 1,454 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Cape Henlopen High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Cape Henlopen High School's student population of 1,454 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,454 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cape Henlopen High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Cape Henlopen High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #90 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 18% |
| Black | 14% | 30% |
| White | 64% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cape Henlopen School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Cape Henlopen High 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 | 529 students
0.8 miles
910 Shields Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748 0.8 PK-5 529 - Lewes Sussex Consortium Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 272 students
1.2 miles
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210 1.2 PK-12 272 - Lewes Love Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 619 students
2.8 miles
19488 John J. Williams Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 703-3456 2.8 K-5 619 - Lewes Beacon Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 645 students
2.9 miles
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288 2.9 4-8 645 - Rehoboth Beach Rehoboth Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
4.6 miles
500 Stockley Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-2571 4.6 PK-6 468
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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