Delcastle Technical High School

Delcastle Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1417 Newport Rd,  Wilmington, DE
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
3.6
4.0
1,589 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
18.1%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
315:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
43%
Black
27.7%
White
24%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware 321 Students
Delaware State University 251 Students
Temple University 189 Students
Penn State 148 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton-Wilmington 130 Students
Morgan State University 121 Students
Wilmington University 111 Students
Neumann University 108 Students
Howard University 96 Students
Drexel University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 143 Students
Biology 74 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Business 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Chemistry 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Architecture 25 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 339 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
1/30/2024
Delcastle has a wide variety of trades you can get you certified for future jobs. You can graduate with an associates degree. You can co-op junior and senior year, which means you can go to a job that specializes in your trade.
3.0 Senior
2/24/2023
Delcastle is a very average school, but it certainly needs more extracurriculars. Like, we would have better school spirit if we had a real marching band or any type of musical classes. We also need regular art classes. Life isn't just about getting jobs and making money.
5.0 Senior
6/2/2022
The last four years at delcastle went by faster than i imagined . From freshman year i would of never thought that i would of learned so much . I did have my lazy days and some some i didn't have the motivation to keep pushing especially with covid happening in the middle of sophomore year . All in all i enjoyed my time at delcastle and made some good bonds and connections with people that i've met there . For anybody who is interested in going or just not sure all i can say it do what you think is best for you and what your heart is telling you where to go . Delcastle technical highschool is a great school and i'm positive even with the boring days you might have you will enjoy goin there .
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
4.0 other
4/3/2014
DTHS is a great school. Almost every one of my cousins and uncles graduated from Delcastle. This school has more and better programs than the other Career schools. In my opinion every child in tge state of Delaware should attend Delcastle. We all know that cant happen. So Delcastle pick the best of...
4.0 parent
9/20/2013
I like the school for its programs.My daughter is in 10th grade. My complaint is with the front office staff. There are three women working in there and they operate well below any poor level of effectiveness or efficiency. They are unpleasant and uncoordinated and apparently they don't get along wi...

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Delcastle Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wilmington, DE, in the Marshallton neighborhood, and is served by the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 1,589 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Delcastle Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $397,825. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Central School, Conrad Schools of Science, Delaware Military Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wilmington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Delcastle Technical High School.

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