Serving 889 students in grades 9-12, Howard High School Of Technology 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Howard High School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Howard High School Of Technology's student population of 889 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
Howard High School Of Technology 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 Howard High School Of Technology is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
60%
31%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Howard High School Of Technology is ranked #193 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Howard High School Of Technology often compared to?
Howard High School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School, Delcastle Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard High School Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Howard High School Of Technology is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Howard High School Of Technology?
889 students attend Howard High School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Howard High School Of Technology students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard High School Of Technology?
Howard High School Of Technology has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard High School Of Technology offer ?
Howard High School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Howard High School Of Technology part of?
Howard High School Of Technology is part of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.
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Date
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break - No school (Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break - No school (Events)
April 19, 2025 (Saturday)
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