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#114 of 219 schools in DE
Delcastle Technical High School
High School · New Castle County Vocational-technical School District · Wilmington, DE
A New Castle County Vocational-technical School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1417 Newport Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Delcastle Technical High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Delcastle Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,204
Median home value
$244,700
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Delcastle Technical High School is listed in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delcastle Technical High School
Delcastle Technical High School is a public high school in Wilmington, DE, part of New Castle County Vocational-technical School District, serving approximately 1,598 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delcastle Technical High School
What grades does Delcastle Technical High School serve?
Delcastle Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Delcastle Technical High School?
Delcastle Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delcastle Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delcastle Technical High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delcastle Technical High School rank in DE?
Delcastle Technical High School ranks #114 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Delcastle Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delcastle Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Delcastle Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delcastle Technical High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delcastle Technical High School a charter school?
No, Delcastle Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delcastle Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Delcastle Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (302) 995-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19804)
- 18,231
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19804; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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