Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Delaware County Technical High School - Aston ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston's student population of 80 students has grown by 207% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delaware County Technical High School - Aston is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
49%
14%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Delaware County Technical High School - Aston often compared to?
Delaware County Technical High School - Astonis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft, Delaware County Technical High School - Marple by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Delaware County Technical High School - Aston?
80 students attend Delaware County Technical High School - Aston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Delaware County Technical High School - Aston students are Black, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware County Technical High School - Aston?
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delaware County Technical High School - Aston offer ?
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware County Technical High School - Aston part of?
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston is part of Delaware County Technical High School District.
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