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 902 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 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- 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 902 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
902 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
White, Blue
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
59%
31%
White
7%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Howard High School Of Technology?
902 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, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% 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 (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.
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