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Penn (William) High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
713 E Basin Rd,
New Castle, DE
Colonial School District
B-
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
84%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
B-
C+
B-
A-
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
36.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
13.1%
State Average
19.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
328:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
47.9%
White
23.8%
Hispanic
22.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware
494 Students
Delaware State University
407 Students
Temple University
227 Students
Wilmington University
187 Students
Penn State
185 Students
Morgan State University
164 Students
Widener University
158 Students
Howard University
135 Students
Drexel University
125 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton-Wilmington
122 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
151 Students
Psychology
103 Students
Business
89 Students
Biology
82 Students
Computer Science
65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
61 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
35 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
29 Students
Early Childhood Education
27 Students
Criminology
26 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/28/2025
I love my school but there are things they could do better to make the students feel safer. As well as more clubs and things to do in school
3/5/2025
For the most part, my experience at William Penn High School was a roller coaster of ups and downs. Still, I had great teachers who tried their best to give me the best education possible. My best experiences came from being around my friends, as William Penn was a decent-sized high school with about 2,000 kids in session at all times. I never really had a bad experience at Penn because I never got into trouble there. In the future, for the kids, I would like to see a huge technology and teacher revamp to better how kids learn more efficiently
1/30/2025
William Penn is a primarily black school. I just transferred to the school and am still learning my way around. So far, the teachers are fairly helpful. What helps me stay on track the most and out of trouble is the ROTC program. However, there are not many resources available that help students become connected to colleges.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/17/2023
This school is mediocre at best. The building and facilities are reasonably well maintained. Chromebook computers with WiFi are provided for every student. However, most students seem more interested in play games, texting friends or watching TikTok videos on their phones than paying attention in cl...
1/29/2020
Every week theres a fight in this school. Just last week there was s fight where 1 student had drugs on him. Also the new principal removed all program for integration students. No baking, carpentry no nothing. All they do is stuck in a class day!
5/30/2018
I would rate this school a negative zero. NO wonder the children are performing below average and Penn is one of the worst schools in the school district. They need to start looking at making changes from the top up. I was told yesterday that when you are good friends or having good relationship wit...
11/2/2017
As a senior student attending the University of Delaware I feel that my experiences at William Penn High school were subpar. After graduating from William Penn and transitioning into college I did not feel as though I was adequately prepared for this substantial change. Although I took most honors a...
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List Price Range
$180K - $754K
Homes For Sale
74
Average Home Value
$344,101
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$99,330
% of College Grads
29.7%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,475 Sq Ft
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Penn (William) High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Castle, DE, in the New Castle neighborhood, and is served by the Colonial School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 0 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Penn (William) High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.22, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $344,101. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Wallace Wallin School, John G. Leach School, Conrad Schools of Science, and more. Learn more about what New Castle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penn (William) High School.