How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cape Henlopen High School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lewes, DE | Georgetown, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,889 | 2,012 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cape Henlopen High School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,712 | $19,367 |
| District | Cape Henlopen School District | Indian River School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cape Henlopen High School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.5% | 32.7% |
| African American | 9.4% | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% | 48.8% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cape Henlopen High School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 16 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 356:1 | 319:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 42.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 104 | 253 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.