Delcastle Technical High School

1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Delcastle Technical High School serves 1,576 students in grades 9-12.

Delcastle Technical High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,576 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in DE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Delcastle Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Delcastle Technical High School's student population of 1,576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Vocational school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,576 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

127 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Delcastle Technical High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Delcastle Technical High School is 0.67, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#136 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

12%

27%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Delcastle Technical High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

45%

18%

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Black

26%

30%

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White

26%

42%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Delcastle Technical High School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.70

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 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

94%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Delcastle Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

35%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

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.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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 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 94%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.

How many students attend Delcastle Technical High School?

1,576 students attend Delcastle Technical High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Delcastle Technical High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 2% 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 12:1, 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

Senior Class of 2023: Last Day of Classes (Delcastle Master Calendar)

May 11, 2023 (Thursday)

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...

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,576 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education