Below Average
#180 of 219 schools in DE
Howard High School of Technology
High School · New Castle County Vocational-technical School District · Wilmington, DE
A New Castle County Vocational-technical School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Howard High School of Technology score 10% 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 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Howard High School of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$44,505
Median home value
$196,000
Median rent
$1,126/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| High Road School of DelawarePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Freire Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 8–12 | 0.4 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| The Bancroft SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 1–9 | 0.4 mi | 535 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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.
Howard High School of Technology is listed in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard High School of Technology
Howard High School of Technology is a public high school in Wilmington, DE, part of New Castle County Vocational-technical School District, serving approximately 902 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard High School of Technology
What grades does Howard High School of Technology serve?
Howard High School of Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Howard High School of Technology?
Howard High School of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard High School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard High School of Technology is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard High School of Technology rank in DE?
Howard High School of Technology ranks #180 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Howard High School of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard High School of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Howard High School of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard High School of Technology has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howard High School of Technology a charter school?
No, Howard High School of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard High School of Technology a Title I school?
No, Howard High School of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 902
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (302) 571-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19801)
- 16,170
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 19801; 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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