Howard High School of Technology is a vocational-technical high school in Wilmington, Delaware and is the oldest of four high schools within the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District, ...
Serving 905 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 31%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard High School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howard High School Of Technology's student population of 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Rankings
Howard High School Of Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard High School Of Technology is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: 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 #190 out of 199 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 31% 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 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Howard High School Of Technology?
905 students attend Howard High School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Howard High School Of Technology students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Howard High School Of Technology offer ?
Howard High School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
School and offices closed today - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
School and offices closed today - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
School and offices closed today - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
SPRING BREAK
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
SPRING BREAK
March 27, 2027 (Saturday)
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