Delmar High School vs. Cape Henlopen High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 659 students in grades 9-12, Delmar High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,713 students in grades 9-12, Cape Henlopen High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
659 students
1,713 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
108 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#58 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
223
488
Grade 10 Students
148
506
Grade 11 Students
144
379
Grade 12 Students
144
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
65%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%