Serving 1,598 students in grades 9-12, Delcastle Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Delcastle Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delcastle Technical High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delcastle Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Delcastle Technical High School is 96%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Delcastle Technical High School?
1,598 students attend Delcastle Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Delcastle Technical High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delcastle Technical High School?
Delcastle Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delcastle Technical High School offer ?
Delcastle Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delcastle Technical High School part of?
Delcastle is a school where our children will graduate with a certificate in their career area. This will enable them to be able to find a job with a decent starting rate. I definately recommend this school. My son has done very well with his academics and in sports. The teachers are very helpful as well. I do feel that parent involvement could be better though. The teachers give students a day (Tuesday) to stay afterschool for extra help if needed. This is a plus...
- Posted by Parent - tbroo
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