Howard High School of Technology
Howard High School of Technology
About This School
Preschool | Grades 8-12 | New Castle Count
Howard High School of Technology is located in Wilmington, DE and is one of 4 schools in New Castle Count School District. It is a voc/tech school that serves 848 students in grades 8-12.
Vocational schools are public schools that offer instruction in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction in order to provide practical experience and job training. Vocational schools are usually at the secondary, or high school, level.
Howard High School of Technology did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Howard High School of Technology's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Howard High School of Technology had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Howard High School of Technology's students and teachers. more
Vocational schools are public schools that offer instruction in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction in order to provide practical experience and job training. Vocational schools are usually at the secondary, or high school, level.
Howard High School of Technology did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Howard High School of Technology's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Howard High School of Technology had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Howard High School of Technology's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
401 East 12TH St, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice J. Moyer Academy 0.4 miles |  |
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| Elementary Workshop Montessori School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| First State School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Thomas A. Edison Charter School of Wilmington 0.5 miles |  |
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| Alternative School 0.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 848
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Howard High School of Technology had 65% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
74%
White
14%
Hispanic
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
New Castle Count District Spending
$14,387Per Pupil
The New Castle Count spends $14,387 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about New Castle Count District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Howard High School of Technology had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New Castle Count School DistrictTest Scores
About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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