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Cape Henlopen School District

Delaware · Public School District
9
Schools
6,336
Students
$25,178
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
86.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Cape Henlopen School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 6,336 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,178 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
H. O. Brittingham Elementary SchoolKG–05484
Lewes Elementary SchoolKG–05582
Love Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05643
Milton Elementary SchoolKG–05556
Rehoboth Elementary SchoolKG–05525
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beacon Middle School06–08648
Mariner Middle School06–08664
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cape Henlopen High School09–121,813
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sussex ConsortiumPK–12421
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,178+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
42%
State
49.1%
Local (property tax)
41.8%
Federal
9.1%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,336
Students
—
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.6%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,178 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cape Henlopen School District?
Cape Henlopen School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,336 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cape Henlopen School District?
The graduation rate is 86.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cape Henlopen School District spend per student?
Cape Henlopen School District spends $25,178 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Cape Henlopen School District?
No, Cape Henlopen School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cape Henlopen School District serve?
Cape Henlopen School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cape Henlopen School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cape Henlopen School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.