How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Beacon Middle School | Cape Henlopen High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lewes, DE | Lewes, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 427 | 1,889 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Beacon Middle School | Cape Henlopen High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,178 | $25,178 |
| District | Cape Henlopen School District | Cape Henlopen School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Beacon Middle School | Cape Henlopen High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| African American | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% | 20.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Beacon Middle School | Cape Henlopen High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 213.5:1 | 377.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.5% | 18.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 104 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.