Howard High School of Technology
905 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Howard High School of Technology, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a premier career and technical education (CTE) institution that serves as a cornerstone of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between rigorous academic instruction and real-world professional readiness. Students at Howard have the unique opportunity to pursue a traditional high school diploma while simultaneously completing intensive vocational training in specialized fields such as health professions, information technology, culinary arts, construction trades, and digital media, among others.
Beyond its technical curriculum, Howard High School is deeply rooted in the community, with a legacy that dates back to the late 19th century. Today, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, fostering an environment that encourages leadership, critical thinking, and social responsibility. By integrating industry-standard equipment and professional partnerships into the daily learning experience, Howard prepares its graduates to be highly competitive in the modern workforce or successful in post-secondary education, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of the 21st-century economy.
Beyond its technical curriculum, Howard High School is deeply rooted in the community, with a legacy that dates back to the late 19th century. Today, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, fostering an environment that encourages leadership, critical thinking, and social responsibility. By integrating industry-standard equipment and professional partnerships into the daily learning experience, Howard prepares its graduates to be highly competitive in the modern workforce or successful in post-secondary education, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of the 21st-century economy.
905
Total Students
57.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic | 244 |
| Black | 534 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 45 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black534 (59.0%)
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Hispanic244 (27.0%)
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White63 (7.0%)
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Two or More45 (5.0%)
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Asian9 (1.0%)
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American Indian8 (0.9%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | Yes |
| District: | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District |
| Phone: | (302)571-5400 |
| Website: | http://www.howardhsde.com/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 905 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 57.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
233
Grade 10
244
Grade 11
219
Grade 12
209
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 233 |
| Grade 10 | 244 |
| Grade 11 | 219 |
| Grade 12 | 209 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 546 | 60.3% |
| Male | 359 | 39.7% |
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