Caesar Rodney High School

Summary:

Caesar Rodney High School is a public high school located in Camden, Delaware, serving 2,257 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Caesar Rodney School District, which is ranked 6th out of 32 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caesar Rodney High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Delaware, with strong academic performance on standardized tests like the SAT and DeSSA assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's student population is more racially diverse than many surrounding schools, with significant representation of African American (29.73%) and Hispanic (10.28%) students. Caesar Rodney High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.5% to 94.4% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 34.1% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, though this rate is still lower than some nearby schools like Milford Senior High School (38.9%) and First State Military Academy (31.2%).

While Caesar Rodney High School generally outperforms its peers on academic measures, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups. For example, the school ranks highly for Hispanic students (e.g., 2nd out of 27 schools in 2022-2023), but lower for African American students (e.g., 23rd out of 31 schools in 2023-2024). Additionally, the school has a strong military connection, ranking 1st out of 2 Delaware high schools for military-connected students in 2022-2023. Overall, Caesar Rodney High School is a high-performing school with a diverse student population, but the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is an area that warrants further attention and intervention.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 239 Old North Road
       Camden, DE  19934-1248


(302) 697-2161

District: Caesar Rodney School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,904 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  2,257

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.5%
African American:
29.7%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


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Compare Details Caesar Rodney High School ranks better than 58.5% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Caesar Rodney High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), African American (29.7%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caesar Rodney High School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caesar Rodney High School is $11,904.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caesar Rodney High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caesar Rodney High School 17th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Caesar Rodney High School in the ranking list.)

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Caesar Rodney School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caesar Rodney School District 6th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caesar Rodney High School

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Rank History for all students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 59.84 9th 27 66.7%
2012 50.85 13th 27 51.9%
2013 52.81 12th 26 53.8%
2015 66.27 12th 35 65.7%
2016 75.45 6th 31 80.6%
2017 79.40 4th 30 86.7%
2018 80.09 6th 30 80.0%
2019 64.79 15th 40 62.5%
2021 73.60 10th 39 74.4%
2022 61.07 13th 39 66.7%
2023 70.30 8th 39 79.5%
2024 56.31 17th 41 58.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.11 1st 2 50.0%
2022 38.13 4th 7 42.9%
2023 40.61 5th 8 37.5%
2024 25.86 5th 8 37.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.45 2nd 2 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.94 10th 29 65.5%
2021 37.62 16th 24 33.3%
2022 37.34 18th 28 35.7%
2023 59.42 11th 29 62.1%
2024 43.07 12th 32 62.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.01 12th 41 70.7%
2021 74.86 8th 36 77.8%
2022 57.16 12th 37 67.6%
2023 68.54 9th 38 76.3%
2024 51.66 16th 39 59.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.76 2nd 5 60.0%
2021 57.38 1st 1 0.0%
2022 41.45 2nd 2 0.0%
2023 64.83 1st 2 50.0%
2024 19.11 2nd 2 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.16 15th 41 63.4%
2021 71.14 10th 36 72.2%
2022 60.29 11th 37 70.3%
2023 62.36 10th 38 73.7%
2024 52.46 15th 39 61.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.78 2nd 8 75.0%
2021 56.40 2nd 5 60.0%
2022 26.00 7th 7 0.0%
2023 41.46 5th 7 28.6%
2024 36.09 5th 8 37.5%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.69 13th 33 60.6%
2021 54.30 10th 27 63.0%
2022 38.72 18th 35 48.6%
2023 52.62 8th 31 74.2%
2024 26.59 23rd 31 25.8%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.24 5th 24 79.2%
2021 76.08 5th 19 73.7%
2022 55.79 6th 22 72.7%
2023 87.00 2nd 27 92.6%
2024 71.85 5th 31 83.9%
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Rank History for White students at Caesar Rodney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.06 15th 36 58.3%
2021 74.58 7th 34 79.4%
2022 63.17 7th 33 78.8%
2023 62.86 9th 34 73.5%
2024 46.15 18th 35 48.6%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Caesar Rodney High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1261 353 57 52 7 n/a n/a 0 1730
1989 1071 283 42 35 8 n/a n/a 0 1439
1990 1050 288 42 30 11 n/a n/a 0 1421
1991 1151 336 46 38 10 n/a n/a 0 1581
1992 986 269 41 39 14 n/a n/a 176 1525
1993 1075 289 41 48 18 n/a n/a 0 1471
1994 1019 318 32 56 25 n/a n/a 0 1450
1995 1163 356 36 54 13 n/a n/a 0 1622
1996 1163 356 36 54 13 n/a n/a 0 1622
1997 1241 373 38 51 9 n/a n/a 0 1712
1998 1264 401 36 46 9 n/a n/a 0 1756
1999 1251 393 47 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1747
2000 1176 401 46 42 4 n/a n/a 0 1669
2001 1227 446 49 59 4 n/a n/a 0 1785
2002 1233 390 46 56 6 n/a n/a 0 1731
2003 1233 390 46 56 6 n/a n/a 0 1731
2004 1217 415 56 62 2 n/a n/a 0 1752
2005 1229 433 57 75 4 n/a n/a 0 1798
2006 1251 517 59 88 5 n/a n/a 0 1920
2007 1229 535 67 92 6 n/a n/a 0 1929
2008 1225 588 69 99 8 n/a n/a 0 1989
2009 1222 602 84 98 14 n/a n/a 0 2020
2010 1195 625 83 96 10 n/a n/a 0 2009
2011 1247 647 84 96 6 0 1 0 2081
2012 1212 663 84 97 8 0 3 0 2067
2013 1199 686 75 104 10 0 7 0 2081
2014 1212 626 74 103 13 2 7 0 2037
2015 1131 639 87 124 14 1 15 0 2011
2016 1108 623 88 134 14 4 32 0 2003
2017 1058 619 96 156 15 4 48 0 1996
2018 1039 604 90 161 12 4 58 0 1968
2019 1071 600 80 171 13 2 69 0 2006
2020 1110 582 79 186 9 1 98 0 2065
2021 1141 596 74 192 7 3 103 0 2116
2022 1126 638 88 197 7 2 137 0 2195
2023 1073 671 96 232 8 5 172 0 2257

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Caesar Rodney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1730 86.6 19.9 5.4
1989 1439 85.1 16.9 5.7
1990 1421 85.1 16.6 5.9
1991 1581 90.0 17.5 6.4
1992 1525 85.0 17.9 6.4
1993 1471 89.0 16.5 6.4
1994 1450 88.0 16.5 7.4
1995 1622 92.5 17.5 11.7
1996 1622 92.5 17.5 11.7
1997 1712 95.8 17.9 13.3
1998 1756 105.8 16.6 14.3
1999 1747 104.8 16.7 14.1
2000 1669 100.3 16.6 19.6
2001 1785 101.0 17.7 18.6
2002 1731 106.0 16.3 20.6
2003 1731 106.0 16.3 20.6
2004 1752 107.0 16.4 21.7
2005 1798 107.0 16.8 20.7
2006 1920 107.0 17.9 24.7
2007 1929 114.0 16.9 24.4
2008 1989 113.0 17.6 23.7
2009 2020 119.0 17.0 28.8
2010 2009 123.0 16.3 33.2
2011 2081 126.0 16.5 36.1
2012 2067 130.0 15.9 40.5
2013 2081 133.0 15.6 38.6
2014 2037 132.0 15.4 26.3
2015 2011 139.0 14.4 24.7
2016 2003 134.0 14.9 24.9
2017 1996 134.0 14.8 n/a
2018 1968 134.0 14.6 n/a
2019 2006 131.0 15.3 n/a
2020 2065 137.0 15.0 n/a
2021 2116 132.7 15.9 n/a
2022 2195 137.0 16.0 n/a
2023 2257 141.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Caesar Rodney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1730 86.6 19.9 5.4
1989 1439 85.1 16.9 5.7
1990 1421 85.1 16.6 5.9
1991 1581 90.0 17.5 6.4
1992 1525 85.0 17.9 6.4
1993 1471 89.0 16.5 6.4
1994 1450 88.0 16.5 7.4
1995 1622 92.5 17.5 11.7
1996 1622 92.5 17.5 11.7
1997 1712 95.8 17.9 13.3
1998 1756 105.8 16.6 14.3
1999 1747 104.8 16.7 14.1
2000 1669 100.3 16.6 19.6
2001 1785 101.0 17.7 18.6
2002 1731 106.0 16.3 20.6
2003 1731 106.0 16.3 20.6
2004 1752 107.0 16.4 21.7
2005 1798 107.0 16.8 20.7
2006 1920 107.0 17.9 24.7
2007 1929 114.0 16.9 24.4
2008 1989 113.0 17.6 23.7
2009 2020 119.0 17.0 28.8
2010 2009 123.0 16.3 33.2
2011 2081 126.0 16.5 36.1
2012 2067 130.0 15.9 40.5
2013 2081 133.0 15.6 38.6
2014 2037 132.0 15.4 26.3
2015 2011 139.0 14.4 24.7
2016 2003 134.0 14.9 24.9
2017 1996 134.0 14.8 n/a
2018 1968 134.0 14.6 n/a
2019 2006 131.0 15.3 n/a
2020 2065 137.0 15.0 n/a
2021 2116 132.7 15.9 n/a
2022 2195 137.0 16.0 n/a
2023 2257 141.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Caesar Rodney High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $587 (4.9%) $11,750 (98.7%) $11,904

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caesar Rodney High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 40 High schoolsRanks 8th of 39 High schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney High School)58.753
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)58.753
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)48.544.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney High School)33.730.5
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)33.730.5
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)28.322.9
 5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Caesar Rodney High School)49.552.2
 2.7%
   11th Grade Essay (Caesar Rodney School District)49.552.2
 2.7%
   11th Grade Essay (Delaware)42.941.5
 1.4%
12th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney High School)29.415.7
 13.7%
   12th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)29.415.7
 13.7%
   12th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)24.514.9
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20062257
 12.5%
African American600671
 11.8%
American Indian138
 38.5%
Asian8096
 20%
Hispanic171232
 35.7%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White10711073
 0.2%
Two or More Races69172
 149.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,257 students attended Caesar Rodney High School.

Students at Caesar Rodney High School are 48% White, 30% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Caesar Rodney High School ranks 17th of 41 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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