Howard High School of Technology

Summary:

Howard High School of Technology is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Wilmington, Delaware, with a student population of 889. The school is part of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District, which is ranked 23 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly African American (59.84%) and Hispanic (25.76%) student population, Howard High School of Technology consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10 high schools in Delaware, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in standardized tests, such as SAT/English Language Arts (20.09% proficient) and SAT/Mathematics (11.11% proficient), are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate, while relatively high, has been accompanied by an increasing dropout rate, reaching 4.0% in the 2021-2022 school year. This is in stark contrast to nearby high-performing schools like Conrad Schools of Science, Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts, and Charter School of Wilmington, which consistently outperform Howard High School of Technology across various metrics.

The challenges faced by Howard High School of Technology, including high chronic absenteeism rates (42.3%) and significant racial and socioeconomic disparities, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes. The school's predominantly minority and low-socioeconomic student population may be a contributing factor to these disparities, underscoring the importance of addressing the unique needs of the community it serves.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 East 12th Street
       Wilmington, DE  19801-3400


(302) 571-5400

District: New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,718 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  889

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.8%
Hispanic:
25.8%
White:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Compare Details Howard High School of Technology ranks worse than 92.7% of high schools in Delaware. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.15. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Howard High School of Technology freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Howard High School of Technology has the smallest high school student body size in the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. Racial makeup is: African American (59.8%), Hispanic (25.8%), White (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard High School of Technology is 13.3. 2 high schools in the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Howard High School of Technology employs 66.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard High School of Technology is $18,718, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howard High School of Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard High School of Technology 38th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Howard High School of Technology in the ranking list.)

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New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 23rd of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howard High School of Technology

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Rank History for all students at Howard High School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 49.57 16th 35 54.3%
2016 12.81 29th 31 6.5%
2017 19.60 23rd 30 23.3%
2018 18.72 26th 30 13.3%
2019 8.41 39th 40 2.5%
2021 9.15 38th 39 2.6%
2022 4.78 39th 39 0.0%
2023 8.99 37th 39 5.1%
2024 13.15 38th 41 7.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard High School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.03 28th 29 3.4%
2021 21.43 23rd 24 4.2%
2022 6.71 28th 28 0.0%
2023 19.19 24th 29 17.2%
2024 16.92 31st 32 3.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Howard High School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.72 40th 41 2.4%
2023 4.35 38th 38 0.0%
2024 12.46 37th 39 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Howard High School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.18 40th 41 2.4%
2023 21.99 29th 38 23.7%
2024 9.48 39th 39 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Howard High School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.37 31st 33 6.1%
2022 9.03 35th 35 0.0%
2023 21.97 28th 31 9.7%
2024 11.05 30th 31 3.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard High School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.51 26th 27 3.7%
2024 26.21 21st 31 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Howard High School of Technology

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 462 513 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
1989 295 408 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1990 136 131 n/a 8 1 n/a n/a 432 708
1991 207 473 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1992 216 308 2 27 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 274 421 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1994 275 399 1 57 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 363 401 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1996 363 401 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1997 366 436 3 53 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1998 378 590 4 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
1999 298 386 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2000 294 404 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2001 348 412 9 39 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2002 347 428 7 46 2 n/a n/a 0 830
2003 347 428 7 46 2 n/a n/a 0 830
2004 312 450 6 55 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2005 305 460 5 65 3 n/a n/a 0 838
2006 306 469 7 84 3 n/a n/a 0 869
2007 261 494 7 98 3 n/a n/a 0 863
2008 214 532 8 107 2 n/a n/a 0 863
2009 173 561 10 123 2 n/a n/a 0 869
2010 131 617 9 103 2 n/a n/a 0 862
2011 116 631 7 91 2 0 1 0 848
2012 118 684 6 84 2 0 1 0 895
2013 113 638 5 90 2 0 3 0 851
2014 148 636 3 108 1 1 2 0 899
2015 150 646 4 134 2 2 2 0 940
2016 151 635 3 142 1 1 2 0 935
2017 117 603 3 135 1 1 0 0 860
2018 96 583 4 159 6 0 0 0 848
2019 69 564 3 188 10 0 0 0 834
2020 52 549 3 208 12 0 11 0 835
2021 60 531 3 242 12 0 27 0 875
2022 74 538 4 218 8 0 36 0 878
2023 68 532 7 229 7 0 46 0 889

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard High School of Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1015 74.5 13.6 11.4
1989 729 59.5 12.2 14.4
1990 708 59.5 11.8 13.3
1991 716 48.0 14.9 15.6
1992 554 49.0 11.3 18.2
1993 743 44.0 16.9 10.5
1994 733 45.0 16.3 21.3
1995 811 47.5 17.1 16.6
1996 811 47.5 17.1 16.6
1997 858 54.0 15.9 19.5
1998 1017 54.5 18.7 15.5
1999 733 58.0 12.6 29.2
2000 747 60.1 12.4 30.7
2001 808 61.1 13.2 32.1
2002 830 65.0 12.8 30.2
2003 830 65.0 12.8 30.2
2004 825 70.0 11.8 34.4
2005 838 67.5 12.4 38.9
2006 869 68.0 12.8 37.6
2007 863 68.0 12.7 42.8
2008 863 68.0 12.7 42.8
2009 869 64.0 13.6 47.5
2010 862 69.0 12.4 55.5
2011 848 65.0 13.0 64.6
2012 895 71.0 12.6 69.9
2013 851 64.0 13.2 70
2014 899 66.0 13.6 45.4
2015 940 72.0 13.0 43.4
2016 935 69.0 13.5 45.7
2017 860 65.0 13.2 n/a
2018 848 61.0 13.9 n/a
2019 834 62.0 13.4 n/a
2020 835 62.0 13.4 n/a
2021 875 64.0 13.6 n/a
2022 878 62.5 14.0 n/a
2023 889 66.5 13.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howard High School of Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1015 74.5 13.6 11.4
1989 729 59.5 12.2 14.4
1990 708 59.5 11.8 13.3
1991 716 48.0 14.9 15.6
1992 554 49.0 11.3 18.2
1993 743 44.0 16.9 10.5
1994 733 45.0 16.3 21.3
1995 811 47.5 17.1 16.6
1996 811 47.5 17.1 16.6
1997 858 54.0 15.9 19.5
1998 1017 54.5 18.7 15.5
1999 733 58.0 12.6 29.2
2000 747 60.1 12.4 30.7
2001 808 61.1 13.2 32.1
2002 830 65.0 12.8 30.2
2003 830 65.0 12.8 30.2
2004 825 70.0 11.8 34.4
2005 838 67.5 12.4 38.9
2006 869 68.0 12.8 37.6
2007 863 68.0 12.7 42.8
2008 863 68.0 12.7 42.8
2009 869 64.0 13.6 47.5
2010 862 69.0 12.4 55.5
2011 848 65.0 13.0 64.6
2012 895 71.0 12.6 69.9
2013 851 64.0 13.2 70
2014 899 66.0 13.6 45.4
2015 940 72.0 13.0 43.4
2016 935 69.0 13.5 45.7
2017 860 65.0 13.2 n/a
2018 848 61.0 13.9 n/a
2019 834 62.0 13.4 n/a
2020 835 62.0 13.4 n/a
2021 875 64.0 13.6 n/a
2022 878 62.5 14.0 n/a
2023 889 66.5 13.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard High School of Technology

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,035 (5.5%) $19,389 (103.6%) $18,718

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard High School of Technology

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 40 High schoolsRanks 37th of 39 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Howard High School of Technology)14.317.7
 3.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District)33.428
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)48.544.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Howard High School of Technology)5.72.5
 3.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District)15.89.4
 6.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)28.322.9
 5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Howard High School of Technology)14.320.5
 6.2%
   11th Grade Essay (New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District)3231.7
 0.2%
   11th Grade Essay (Delaware)42.941.5
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students834889
 6.6%
African American564532
 5.7%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic188229
 21.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6968
 1.4%
Two or More Races046


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Frequently Asked Questions about Howard High School of Technology

In the 2022-23 school year, 889 students attended Howard High School of Technology.

Howard High School of Technology ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Delaware high schools.

Students at Howard High School of Technology are 60% African American, 26% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% Two or more races.


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