Enrollment
905
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilmington, DE
Howard High School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Howard High School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100128000297
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard High School of Technology earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 905
- students enrolled
Howard High School of Technology has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard High School of Technology ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Wilmington, DE.
School address
NCES ID 100128000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard High School of Technology compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard High School of Technology
Howard High School of Technology is a mid-sized high school in Wilmington, Delaware, enrolling 905 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Delaware median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 905 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District spends $20,607 per pupil, 21% above the Delaware average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 225 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 905 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wilmington's high schools, it stands alongside Delcastle Technical High School (1,605 students): Howard High School of Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.5:1).
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District also operates Delcastle Technical High School (1,605 students) and St. Georges Technical High School (1,198 students) alongside Howard High School of Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howard High School of Technology compares
Howard High School of Technology on the metrics families compare, against Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Delaware - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,607
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $16,990
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
White 7.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Howard High School of Technology is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District, which includes Howard High School of Technology.
$20,607
Per student
+21%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 58.4%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Howard High School of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delcastle Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Georges Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard High School of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Wilmington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
1,605 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Pleasant High School
Standard public school
1,084 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Concord High School
Standard public school
994 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Charter School of Wilmington
Standard public school
977 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Mckean (Thomas) High School
Standard public school
920 students 13:1 students per teacher
Brandywine High School
Standard public school
897 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Howard High School of Technology
How many students attend Howard High School of Technology?
Howard High School of Technology has 905 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilmington, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard High School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard High School of Technology is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard High School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Howard High School of Technology is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Wilmington, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard High School of Technology?
Howard High School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard High School of Technology rank among high schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard High School of Technology ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Wilmington, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wilmington on the city page.
Is Howard High School of Technology a good school?
Howard High School of Technology earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
Besides Howard High School of Technology, New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District also operates Delcastle Technical High School (1,605 students), St. Georges Technical High School (1,198 students), and Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School (1,104 students). See the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District district page for the complete list.
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