Cape Henlopen School District

District Overview
Located at 1270 Kings Highway in Lewes, Delaware, the Cape Henlopen School District is a fully operational, regular public school district serving families across a distant town setting in Sussex County. The district encompasses a comprehensive academic continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade, operating 10 schools dedicated to providing traditional, high-quality public education without charter district status. Situated within the broader region of coastal Delaware, the district serves as an educational hub for the local community, offering an inclusive continuum of care and academic development across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, Cape Henlopen School District serves a student body of 6,654 pupils, reflecting a diverse demographics profile that includes 4,273 White students, 1,276 Hispanic students, 555 Black students, 409 multiracial students, and 113 Asian students, among other groups. To foster a supportive and enriched learning environment, the district maintains a robust staff of more than 2,600 full-time equivalent employees. This comprehensive workforce includes over 1,060 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 330 instructional aides, and over 1,200 support staff members, offering researchers and prospective parents a model of a deeply resourced public school infrastructure committed to student success.
10
Total Schools
6,654
Total Students
1,062.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cape Henlopen School District
Demographic Student Count
White4,273
Hispanic1,276
Black555
Asian113
Two or More409
American Indian23
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    4,273 (64.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1,276 (19.2%)
  • Black
    555 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    409 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    113 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    23 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Cape Henlopen School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle3
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:6,654*
Teachers (FTE):1,062.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Cape Henlopen School District
Found 10 Schools