CAPE HENLOPEN HIGH SCHOOL

Cape Henlopen High School, located in Lewes, Delaware, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Cape Henlopen School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. Beyond academics, the school fosters a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes student engagement through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various academic clubs and service-oriented organizations.

The school is deeply integrated into the coastal Sussex County community, striving to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves university studies, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. With a focus on both innovation and tradition, Cape Henlopen High School promotes a learning environment characterized by school spirit and a commitment to academic excellence. By leveraging modern facilities and dedicated faculty, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape.

1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958-1798
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CAPE HENLOPEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lewes, DE with about 1,454 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,454
Teachers:
100
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,454 students

White
64.1%
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
Black or African American
13.5%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.