A
Very Good
86/100

Cape Henlopen High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 57% · Math 33% proficient · 69th percentile in Delaware
Graduation
B+
91% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
1,918
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%69/100reading 72nd percentile, math 67th percentile among Delaware high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%70/10091% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+9 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−6 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate91% (+11 pts vs. state avg 80%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%42%reading +2 pts, math -10 pts62nd percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -10 pts, math -10 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income42%17%reading +9 pts, math -1 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1250 Kings Highway
City Lewes
ZIP Code 19958
District 1000170
NCES School ID 100017000029
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19958

Understanding the community around Cape Henlopen High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,772
Per Capita Income $58,957
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.9%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $448,700
Median Rent $1,577
Owner-Occupied 83.3%
Renter-Occupied 16.7%
View full data for ZIP 19958 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cape Henlopen High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.9%
Hispanic/Latino 18.7%
Black 9.8%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,918
Teachers (FTE) 131.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cape Henlopen High School?
Cape Henlopen High School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cape Henlopen High School?
Cape Henlopen High School has 1,918 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Cape Henlopen High School serve?
Cape Henlopen High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cape Henlopen High School receive per student?
Cape Henlopen High School receives $25,178 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cape Henlopen High School in 19958 ▼
Avg Home Value
$594,452
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,339
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
16.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026