Delcastle Technical High School

1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,589 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 12% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in DE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Delcastle Technical High School's student population of 1,589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,589 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
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School Rankings

Delcastle Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delcastle Technical High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#136 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delcastle Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delcastle Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
44%
19%
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Black
27%
30%
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White
25%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Delcastle Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of Delcastle Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Delcastle Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delcastle Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delcastle Technical High School's ranking?
Delcastle Technical High School is ranked #136 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Delcastle Technical High School often compared to?
Delcastle Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School, Howard High School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 32% 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 90%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Delcastle Technical High School?
1,589 students attend Delcastle Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Delcastle Technical High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% 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 Technical High School is part of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.

School Calendar

View the Delcastle Technical High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No Classes: Spring Break (Offices Closed) (Delcastle Master Calendar)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
No Classes: Spring Break (Offices Closed) (Delcastle Master Calendar)
March 30, 2024 (Saturday)
No Classes: Spring Break (Offices Closed) (Delcastle Master Calendar)
March 31, 2024 (Sunday)
No Classes: Spring Break (Offices Closed) (Delcastle Master Calendar)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
No Classes: Spring Break (Offices Open) (Delcastle Master Calendar)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

5   4/2/2008
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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