Cape Henlopen School District
School District · Lewes, Delaware
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,712
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,712
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#1 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,712
+$1,345 vs Delaware median
District size
6,587 students
Typical than Delaware median
About Cape Henlopen School District
Cape Henlopen School District is a Lewes, Delaware school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,587 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $20,712 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Cape Henlopen School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cape Henlopen High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Cape Henlopen School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cape Henlopen School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cape Henlopen School District with test data.
Schools in Cape Henlopen School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Lewes
- Total Enrollment
- 6,587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 531
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cape Henlopen School District?
Cape Henlopen School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cape Henlopen School District?
The average composite rating for Cape Henlopen School District is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cape Henlopen School District?
Cape Henlopen School District spends $20,712 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cape Henlopen School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cape Henlopen School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cape Henlopen School District?
Cape Henlopen High School is the highest-rated school in Cape Henlopen School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Cape Henlopen School District?
Across schools in Cape Henlopen School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cape Henlopen School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Cape Henlopen School District has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Cape Henlopen School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Delmar School District (3)
- Charter School of Wilmington (1)
- Positive Outcomes Charter School (1)
- East Side Charter School (1)
- Campus Community School (1)
- Edison (thomas A.) Charter School (1)
- Sussex Academy (1)
- Kuumba Academy Charter School (1)
- Newark Charter School (1)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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