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Howard High School of Technology

401 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801

About Howard High School of Technology

Howard High School of Technology is a historic public vocational-technical school in Wilmington, Delaware, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is a key part of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District and teaches about 850 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. The school is known as one of the best because of its specialized career programs, which let students get industry-recognized certifications along with their academic diplomas. There are a lot of different kinds of students, and 93% of them are minorities. Howard High School of Technology has an 18% reading proficiency rate and a 3% math proficiency rate. The school helps students move from high school to college and from college to work by giving them standard tests like the SAT and ACT. The school is known for having a strong reputation in the community and a strict, hands-on learning environment. It is one of the best schools for preparing students for the workforce. Its strengths are its long history and its promise to give graduates the skills they need to start working right away or go on to higher education, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Howard High School of Technology Contact Information

Address

401 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801

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Phone

(302) 571-5400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 18% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
33
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
902
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 108 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Howard High School of Technology

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.32%
Asian 1.11%
Hispanic 26.5%
Black 58.65%
Two+ Races 5.76%
Native Am. 0.55%
White
7.32%
Asian
1.11%
Hispanic
26.5%
Black
58.65%
Two+ Races
5.76%
Native Am.
0.55%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 902
59.2%
534 Female
40.8%
368 Male

Student Population

902 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

225 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Howard High School of Technology's Career and Technical Education programs reached important milestones, such as students winning top prizes in regional plumbing and electrical competitions. The school is also improving its healthcare pathways by adding more simulation-based training to nursing and medical assisting classes. Students were able to help people in the community with things like dental screenings and blood pressure checks at recent health fairs held at the school.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Howard High School of Technology lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Howard High School of Technology offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Howard High School of Technology gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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