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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 100018000040

Caesar Rodney High School

239 Old North Road, Camden, DE 19934 · (302) 697-2161 · Kent County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,254 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,254
High
DISTRICT 556 · STATE 1,068
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
128 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
657
Grade 10
561
Grade 11
517
Grade 12
519
Student demographics
White
98444%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 38%
Hispanic
25911%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 20%
Black
73333%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 31%
Asian
974%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Two+
1728%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Native American
70%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,16752%
Female
1,08748%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,254
+286 (+15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 14.7:1
% White
44%
was 53%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
33%
was 31%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Caesar Rodney High School

As a sprawling four-year high school in Camden, Delaware, Caesar Rodney High School teaches 2,254 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Caesar Rodney School District. Compared to the state average of about 1,068 students per school, that is 111% bigger than typical.

Caesar Rodney School District runs 15 schools in total, collectively educating 8,343 students. Caesar Rodney High School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Caesar Rodney High School shows that the largest single group is White at 44%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder is composed of 33% Black, 11% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 4% Asian. By comparison, Kent County as a whole is about 58% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Caesar Rodney High School logs 128 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.6:1. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Kent County indicate the typical household earns roughly $74,477 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Caesar Rodney High School is one of 55 public schools in Kent County (combined enrollment of about 31,256 students).

Nearest neighbor: W. B. Simpson Elementary School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Caesar Rodney High School operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Caesar Rodney High School has increased 15%, going from 1,968 students in 2018 to 2,254 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 53% to 44% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 17.6:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Kent County at a glance

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Population
187,604
Census ACS
Median income
$74,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
31,256 students

Quick facts

School name
Caesar Rodney High School
District
Caesar Rodney School District
Address
239 Old North Road, Camden, DE 19934
Phone
(302) 697-2161
County
Kent County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,254
Teachers (FTE)
128
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
100018000040
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Caesar Rodney School District
Other schools in Camden
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Caesar Rodney High School
What is the total enrollment at Caesar Rodney High School?
Caesar Rodney High School enrolls approximately 2,254 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Caesar Rodney High School serve?
Caesar Rodney High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Caesar Rodney High School?
Approximately 17.6:1 students per teacher at Caesar Rodney High School.
How diverse is Caesar Rodney High School?
Caesar Rodney High School reports a student body of 44% White, 11% Hispanic, 33% Black, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Caesar Rodney High School in?
Caesar Rodney High School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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