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School Comparison

Cape Henlopen High School
vs.
Sussex Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Cape Henlopen High School
Sussex Central High School
  • Sussex Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cape Henlopen High School (874 vs. 316).
  • Cape Henlopen High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Sussex Central High School (232 vs. 54).
  • Cape Henlopen High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Sussex Central High School (306 vs. 141).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sussex Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cape Henlopen High School (874 vs. 316).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Sussex Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Cape Henlopen High School (469 vs. 419).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Cape Henlopen High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Sussex Central High School (232 vs. 54).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sussex Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Cape Henlopen High School (189 vs. 85).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Cape Henlopen High School reported a higher students per counselor than Sussex Central High School (356.2:1 vs. 319.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

30 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Cape Henlopen High School
$20,711.65
Sussex Central High School
$19,367.44
Local revenue share
Cape Henlopen High School
40.8%
Sussex Central High School
33.2%
State revenue share
Cape Henlopen High School
52.2%
Sussex Central High School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Cape Henlopen High School
7%
Sussex Central High School
9.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cape Henlopen High School
22%
Sussex Central High School
27.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Sussex County
$78,162
Sussex County
$78,162
Poverty rate
Sussex County
11.5%
Sussex County
11.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sussex County
32.6%
Sussex County
32.6%
Unemployment rate
Sussex County
3.6%
Sussex County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.