Cape Henlopen School District


Summary:

The Cape Henlopen School District is a high-performing district in Delaware, with 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's schools consistently earn strong ratings, with several standout institutions like Beacon Middle School and Love Creek Elementary School ranking among the top schools in the state.

Across the district, schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong test scores that exceed state averages. However, the district also faces some challenges, such as varying levels of racial diversity among its schools and concerns around chronic absenteeism, particularly at the middle school and alternative school levels. The district's resource allocation also stands out, with the alternative Sussex Consortium school receiving significantly more funding per student than the regular schools.

Overall, the Cape Henlopen School District provides a high-quality education to its students, with several standout schools that are among the best in Delaware. While the district has some areas for potential improvement, it remains a strong choice for families seeking a quality education in the region.

District Detail

 1270 Kings Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958

 (302) 645-6686

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 32 Delaware districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 6,336

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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