Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Cape Henlopen 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 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Cape Henlopen High School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Henlopen High School is 0.54, 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.
Cape Henlopen High School is ranked #62 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Cape Henlopen High School often compared to?
Cape Henlopen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape Henlopen High School?
The graduation rate of Cape Henlopen High School is 91%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cape Henlopen High School?
1,813 students attend Cape Henlopen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cape Henlopen High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Henlopen High School?
Cape Henlopen High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cape Henlopen High School offer ?
Cape Henlopen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cape Henlopen High School part of?
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.
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