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.
889
Total Students
66.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard High School of Technology
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic229
Black532
Asian7
Two or More46
American Indian7
  • Black
    532 (59.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    229 (25.8 %)
  • White
    68 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.8 %)
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: 889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 259
Grade 10 237
Grade 11 214
Grade 12 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Howard High School of Technology
Grade Student Count
Grade 9259
Grade 10237
Grade 11214
Grade 12179
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Howard High School of Technology
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female53960.6%
Male35039.4%
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