Delcastle Technical High School

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Delcastle Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1417 Newport Rd,  Wilmington, DE
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
3.6
3.0
1,589 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.37
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
25.9%
State Average
23.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
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
51.7%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
43.4%
Black
30.2%
White
20.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
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 359 Students
Delaware State University 263 Students
Temple University 188 Students
Penn State 160 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton-Wilmington 140 Students
Morgan State University 120 Students
Neumann University 110 Students
Wilmington University 108 Students
Howard University 98 Students
Drexel University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 148 Students
Biology 71 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Business 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 30 Students
Chemistry 29 Students
Architecture 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 325 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/8/2025
Delcastle is a vocational high school so the education was not that well, nor were the sports nor were the people. Delcastle was meant to prepare students to go right into work so the colleges it prepared you for were limited with no AP classes and honestly if you're gonna go there then go with the idea that you wanna get right into work and not go to college.
4.0 Senior
12/12/2024
I loved the opportunity since the day I stepped into , delcastle votech. Till now a senior, they really do set you up for success and for college. I'm 18 and already work as a medical assistant at Nemours children hospital!! I hope to be a RN one day, Delcastle was the best school I could ever go to.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The best part of Delcastle was the feeling of being apart of a community. I had the strongest support team that made sure I was doing my best every part of the way throughout my four years. The worst part of Delcastle I would say was that there weren't any elective classes to take such as art and music. I think it would be great if there were electives given at Delcastle.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
1.0 student
2/20/2026
Some certain faculty favor evil students in a way like students of which pick on others and do very poorly while they attack the students doing better with no evidence.
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 and is served by the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,589 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% 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 3.37, 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 $382,657. 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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