Cape Henlopen High School vs. Indian River High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cape Henlopen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,918 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 61% (majority Black).
Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Indian River 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 33% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,918 students
1,092 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#67 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
510
271
Grade 10 Students
519
305
Grade 11 Students
452
259
Grade 12 Students
437
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
26%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
65%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
