Below Average
#193 of 219 schools in DE
Penn (william) High School
High School · Colonial School District · New Castle, DE
A Colonial School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Penn (william) High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 Penn (william) High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,909/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$75,985
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Christain Academy, WilmingtonPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Leach (john G.) SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Delaware Military AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Fairwinds Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colonial School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $23,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn (william) High School is listed in Colonial School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn (william) High School
Penn (william) High School is a public high school in New Castle, DE, part of Colonial School District, serving approximately 2,077 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn (william) High School
What grades does Penn (william) High School serve?
Penn (william) High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Penn (william) High School?
Penn (william) High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,077 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn (william) High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn (william) High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn (william) High School rank in DE?
Penn (william) High School ranks #193 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Penn (william) High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn (william) High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Penn (william) High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn (william) High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Penn (william) High School a charter school?
No, Penn (william) High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn (william) High School a Title I school?
No, Penn (william) High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (302) 323-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19720)
- 60,593
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 19720; 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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