Serving 878 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 27%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard High School Of Technology's student population of 878 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard High School Of Technology 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 Howard High School Of Technology is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
61%
30%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard High School Of Technology's ranking?
Howard High School Of Technology is ranked #183 out of 196 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 27% 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 92%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Howard High School Of Technology?
878 students attend Howard High School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Howard High School Of Technology students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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