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Penn (William) High School

713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720, United States
+1 (302) 323-2800
http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/williampenn
2.2
Overall Rating

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Penn (William) High School Overview

About This School

Penn (William) High School is a public high in New Castle, Delaware, serving 2,069 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA and 12% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 117 teachers with an average salary of $101,000 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 258 students per counselor. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic breakdown includes 50% Black, 23% Hispanic, 21% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

2,069
Total Students
Grade 9-12
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
117 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts32%
Mathematics12%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
New Castle County
Students per Counselor
258:1

Penn (William) High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

32%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 28%State Avg: 40%
12%
Mathematics
City Avg: 16%State Avg: 29%
N/A
Science

Class Information

17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 13.3:1
State Avg: 14.1:1
258
Students per Counselor

Penn (William) High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
117

Average Teacher Salary

$101,000
City Avg: $97,795
State Avg: $96,238

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Students per Counselor258:1

Penn (William) High School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.46%
Male
46.54%
Female
Total Enrollment: 2,069 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White21.41%
Hispanic23.34%
Asian1.64%
Black49.78%
Two or More Races3.24%
Native American0.43%

Penn (William) High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Penn (William) High School

Q: What is Penn (William) High School?

A: Penn (William) High School is a high public located in New Castle.

Q: How many students attend Penn (William) High School?

A: Penn (William) High School has approximately 2,069 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn (William) High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Penn (William) High School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Penn (William) High School

Penn (William) High School is a public high in New Castle, Delaware, serving 2,069 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA and 12% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 117 teachers with an average salary of $101,000 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 258 students per counselor. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic breakdown includes 50% Black, 23% Hispanic, 21% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Penn (William) High School - New Castle, DE

Quick Facts about Penn (William) High School
School NamePenn (William) High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720, New Castle, DE
CountyNew Castle County
Phone+1 (302) 323-2800
Total Students2,069
Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Full-Time Teachers117
Rating2.2/10
ELA Proficiency32%
Math Proficiency12%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Penn (William) High School

What is Penn (William) High School?

Penn (William) High School is a high public located in New Castle.

How many students attend Penn (William) High School?

Penn (William) High School has approximately 2,069 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn (William) High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Penn (William) High School is 17:1.

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