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Howard High School of Technology

Public | 8-12 | 848 students

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Posted July 9, 2012

This is a good school. I graduated in 2008 and I had a good time. The school was safer than some people think. We didn't have anybody bring things like weapons to school and had virtually no fights. When I was there, you didn't have cliques like you see in most other schools. People got along and knew each other. Some teachers were good and some were poor but that is the case at many schools. I liked the school activities like Moving Up Day and Spirit Week. I only wish that the school had its own stadium for outdoor sports and AP classes but other than that I would recommend this school to others based on my time there.


Posted January 15, 2009

I go to howard and i think its a good school but were not perfect we have pros and cons but altogether everybody is like a big family some teachers you have are a pain and some you love but high school is what u make it if you get involved things get way funner. I am a 9th grader and i do have to say they are a little strict but i couldnt leave all the friends i gained for another school thats not any better!!! howard is a good choice mark my words.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 7, 2005

One great thing about it is the class size. There are about 18 students per class. That means that when i need help the teacher will be able to assist me. Another great thing is all the activities. At Howard they puch you to join something and get involved. I am already on the football team, on the baseball team, in the student council, in the culinary arts club, and I lift with other people in the wieght room. I encourage all parents and students to give Howard a chance! Thank You!
—Submitted by Chris Piecuch, a student


Posted December 7, 2004

I think that the school and its staff are great. My daughter is getting a great education with a caring and devoted staff. Thank you for doing such a great job!
—Submitted by David Walker, a parent


Posted April 23, 2004

Howard was not our first choice for our son. However we decided to give it a try when he was accepted there instead of Hodgeson. We are so pleased. The programs offered are current with today's workplace and although our son will continue on to college, the exposure to the shops have increased his knowledge and broadened his interests. The school does not have facilities in house for outside sports events. However this does not stop Howard. They use other safe and well-maintained facilities. I am impressed with the extra help offered to students. There are after school classes to help students prepare for the dstp, or to get help with certain subjects. They also offer Saturday morning tutoring in their library. When the opportunity came to reapply to Hodgeson, our son was not interested, stating Howard was where he planned to stay until graduation.
—Submitted by AUDREY QUIGLEY, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

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Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 55% in 2009.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

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50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2009.

280 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

263 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2008.

2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

226 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

224 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

226 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2009.

178 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
47%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 46% in 2009.

178 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
29%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

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Reading

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Science

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Social Studies

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Writing

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students48%
Female45%
Male50%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
White51%
Low socioeconomic status45%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Title I48%
Special ed9%
Regular ed53%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Not migrant48%

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White67%
Low socioeconomic status70%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Title I72%
Special ed22%
Regular ed76%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Female42%
Male37%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
White41%
Low socioeconomic status41%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Title I40%
Special ed<5%
Regular ed46%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant40%

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male53%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White55%
Low socioeconomic status61%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Title I59%
Special ed17%
Regular ed66%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant59%

Writing

All Students85%
Female91%
Male77%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White73%
Low socioeconomic status87%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I85%
Special ed39%
Regular ed93%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Science

All Students42%
Female35%
Male51%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
White51%
Low socioeconomic status38%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Title I42%
Special ed13%
Regular ed47%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant42%

Social Studies

All Students35%
Female31%
Male40%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White37%
Low socioeconomic status27%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Title I35%
Special ed<5%
Regular ed40%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English36%
Not migrant35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 65% 33%
White 20% 52%
Hispanic 14% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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401 East 12th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 571-5400

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