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
12:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
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
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
18.1%
State Average
19.9%
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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%
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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 325 Students
Delaware State University 249 Students
Temple University 183 Students
Penn State 145 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton-Wilmington 124 Students
Morgan State University 122 Students
Wilmington University 113 Students
Neumann University 108 Students
Howard University 95 Students
Drexel University 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 148 Students
Biology 73 Students
Business 53 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Chemistry 25 Students
Architecture 23 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 332 Reviews
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.
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
1/31/2023
I am a fourth generation student at Delcastle Votech and after following in my family's footsteps, I will graduate this year with a solid foundation towards my new college career in Architecture. My Tech Drafting classes and overall high school experience has provided me with the tools and trainings I need to further excel in this industry while earning a successful income along the way.
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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