Penn (William) High School in New Castle, Delaware (DE)



City-data.com school rating (using weighted 2010 test average as compared to other schools in Delaware) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 12.

713 EAST BASIN ROAD
New Castle, DE 19720

County: New Castle
Grade span: 9 - 12

Phone: (302) 323-2800 (make sure to verify first before calling)
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Other nearby schools ratings:
Charter Of Wilmington School (6.0 miles):

100
Leach (John G.) School (1.9 miles):

82
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School (9.6 miles):

37
Middletown High School (16.2 miles):

32
Penn (William) High School:

12
Newark High School (8.2 miles):

12
Mckean (Thomas) High School (6.7 miles):

5
Douglass Alternative School (4.9 miles):

0
Penn (William) High School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
Delaware:

57
New Castle County:

52
New Castle:

49
Penn (William) High School:

12

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Enrollment in Penn (William) High School

2007 Student Enrollment: 2,330

9th Grade Enrollment: 763
10th Grade Enrollment: 603
11th Grade Enrollment: 498
12th Grade Enrollment: 466


9th Grade Enrollment (%): 32.8%
Here:

32.8%
State average from 49 schools:

26.3%
10th Grade Enrollment (%): 25.9%
This school:

25.9%
State average from 49 schools:

21.2%
11th Grade Enrollment (%): 21.4%
Here:

21.4%
State average from 49 schools:

17.9%
12th Grade Enrollment (%): 20.0%
Penn (William) High School:

20.0%
State average from 49 schools:

16.7%


White Enrollment (%): 34.5%
This school:

34.5%
State average from 199 schools:

52.5%
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 2.5%
Here:

2.5%
State average from 199 schools:

2.7%
Black Enrollment (%): 50.6%
This school:

50.6%
State average from 199 schools:

34.5%
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 12.1%
Here:

12.1%
State average from 199 schools:

9.9%
Native American Enrollment (%): 0.30%
Here:

0.30%
State average from 199 schools:

0.37%


Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 40.0%
Penn (William) High School:

40.0%
State average from 199 schools:

40.5%


Attendance Rate: 86.2%
Here:

86.2%
State average from 197 schools:

93.4%


Grades in Penn (William) High School

Races in Penn (William) High School



2006 Student Enrollment: 2,331

9th Grade Enrollment: 814
10th Grade Enrollment: 566
11th Grade Enrollment: 493
12th Grade Enrollment: 458


9th Grade Enrollment (%): 34.9%
Here:

34.9%
State average from 50 schools:

25.6%
10th Grade Enrollment (%): 24.3%
This school:

24.3%
State average from 50 schools:

20.8%
11th Grade Enrollment (%): 21.2%
Here:

21.2%
State average from 49 schools:

17.5%
12th Grade Enrollment (%): 19.7%
Here:

19.7%
State average from 50 schools:

16.3%


White Enrollment (%): 37.7%
Here:

37.7%
State average from 199 schools:

53.6%
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 2.5%
Here:

2.5%
State average from 199 schools:

2.6%
Black Enrollment (%): 47.8%
Here:

47.8%
State average from 199 schools:

34.2%
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 11.6%
Penn (William) High School:

11.6%
State average from 199 schools:

9.4%
Native American Enrollment (%): 0.40%
Here:

0.40%
State average from 199 schools:

0.33%


Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 35.1%
Here:

35.1%
State average from 193 schools:

39.3%


Student / Teacher Ratio: 18.3
Here:

18.3
State average from 190 schools:

15.5


Grades in Penn (William) High School

Races in Penn (William) High School



2005 Student Enrollment: 2,369

9th Grade Enrollment: 831
10th Grade Enrollment: 588
11th Grade Enrollment: 515
12th Grade Enrollment: 435


9th Grade Enrollment (%): 35.1%
Here:

35.1%
State average from 47 schools:

26.0%
10th Grade Enrollment (%): 24.8%
Here:

24.8%
State average from 47 schools:

21.1%
11th Grade Enrollment (%): 21.7%
Penn (William) High School:

21.7%
State average from 46 schools:

17.3%
12th Grade Enrollment (%): 18.4%
This school:

18.4%
State average from 43 schools:

17.7%


White Enrollment (%): 39.9%
This school:

39.9%
State average from 195 schools:

55.1%
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 2.2%
Here:

2.2%
State average from 195 schools:

2.5%
Black Enrollment (%): 47.4%
Here:

47.4%
State average from 195 schools:

33.5%
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 10.3%
This school:

10.3%
State average from 195 schools:

8.6%
Native American Enrollment (%): 0.30%
Here:

0.30%
State average from 195 schools:

0.36%


Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 34.5%
Here:

34.5%
State average from 191 schools:

39.3%


Student / Teacher Ratio: 18.7
Penn (William) High School:

18.7
State average from 185 schools:

15.6


Grades in Penn (William) High School

Races in Penn (William) High School



2004 Student Enrollment: 2,229

9th Grade Enrollment: 722
10th Grade Enrollment: 591
11th Grade Enrollment: 505
12th Grade Enrollment: 411


9th Grade Enrollment (%): 32.4%
This school:

32.4%
State average from 47 schools:

26.0%
10th Grade Enrollment (%): 26.5%
This school:

26.5%
State average from 46 schools:

20.3%
11th Grade Enrollment (%): 22.7%
This school:

22.7%
State average from 45 schools:

18.3%
12th Grade Enrollment (%): 18.4%
This school:

18.4%
State average from 43 schools:

17.9%


White Enrollment (%): 43.3%
Here:

43.3%
State average from 195 schools:

56.1%
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 2.5%
Here:

2.5%
State average from 195 schools:

2.4%
Black Enrollment (%): 44.4%
Here:

44.4%
State average from 195 schools:

33.3%
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 9.7%
Here:

9.7%
State average from 195 schools:

7.9%
Native American Enrollment (%): 0.20%
Here:

0.20%
State average from 195 schools:

0.33%


Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 31.9%
Penn (William) High School:

31.9%
State average from 192 schools:

37.2%


Student / Teacher Ratio: 17.8
Here:

17.8
State average from 188 schools:

15.7


Grades in Penn (William) High School

Races in Penn (William) High School



2003 Student Enrollment: 2,240

9th Grade Enrollment: 738
10th Grade Enrollment: 581
11th Grade Enrollment: 462
12th Grade Enrollment: 459


9th Grade Enrollment (%): 33.0%
Here:

33.0%
State average from 44 schools:

23.5%
10th Grade Enrollment (%): 25.9%
Penn (William) High School:

25.9%
State average from 44 schools:

21.1%
11th Grade Enrollment (%): 20.6%
Penn (William) High School:

20.6%
State average from 43 schools:

18.6%
12th Grade Enrollment (%): 20.5%
This school:

20.5%
State average from 43 schools:

17.3%


White Enrollment (%): 44.6%
This school:

44.6%
State average from 190 schools:

57.0%
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 3.2%
Here:

3.2%
State average from 190 schools:

2.5%
Black Enrollment (%): 43.0%
Here:

43.0%
State average from 190 schools:

32.9%
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 8.7%
Here:

8.7%
State average from 190 schools:

7.3%
Native American Enrollment (%): 0.50%
Here:

0.50%
State average from 190 schools:

0.32%


Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 38.4%
This school:

38.4%
State average from 186 schools:

39.0%


Student / Teacher Ratio: 17.1
This school:

17.1
State average from 181 schools:

15.6


Grades in Penn (William) High School

Races in Penn (William) High School



2002 Student Enrollment: 2,264

9th Grade Enrollment: 744
10th Grade Enrollment: 571
11th Grade Enrollment: 507
12th Grade Enrollment: 442


9th Grade Enrollment (%): 32.9%
Here:

32.9%
State average from 44 schools:

26.0%
10th Grade Enrollment (%): 25.2%
Here:

25.2%
State average from 43 schools:

22.2%
11th Grade Enrollment (%): 22.4%
Here:

22.4%
State average from 44 schools:

17.7%
12th Grade Enrollment (%): 19.5%
Here:

19.5%
State average from 44 schools:

17.4%


White Enrollment (%): 46.6%
Penn (William) High School:

46.6%
State average from 187 schools:

58.1%
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 2.6%
Here:

2.6%
State average from 187 schools:

2.2%
Black Enrollment (%): 44.0%
Here:

44.0%
State average from 187 schools:

32.7%
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 6.4%
Here:

6.4%
State average from 187 schools:

6.8%
Native American Enrollment (%): 0.40%
Here:

0.40%
State average from 187 schools:

0.28%


Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 33.1%
Penn (William) High School:

33.1%
State average from 184 schools:

38.0%


Student / Teacher Ratio: 17.5
Here:

17.5
State average from 176 schools:

15.6


Grades in Penn (William) High School

Races in Penn (William) High School





2007 Teacher Statistics:

Teachers With At Least A Bachelor's Degree (%): 49.6%
Here:

49.6%
State average from 196 schools:

46.1%
Teachers With At Least A Master's Degree (%): 48.1%
Here:

48.1%
State average from 196 schools:

52.0%
Teachers With At Least A PHD Degree (%): 2.30%
This school:

2.30%
State average from 196 schools:

0.78%




2006 Adequate Yearly Statistics (AYP) Statistics:

Met Overall AYP: Yes
Met Other Academic AYP Indicator Target: Yes
AYP State Classification: Academic Progress


Met Math Proiciency Target: Yes
Met Math Proiciency Target - White: Yes
Met Math Proiciency Target - Hispanic: Yes

Met Math Proiciency Target - Economically Disadvantaged: Yes
Met Math Proiciency Target - Students With Disabilities: Yes


Tested Math (%): 100%
Tested Math - White (%): 100%
Tested Math - Black (%): 100%
Tested Math - Hispanic (%): 100%

Tested Math - Economically Disadvantaged (%): 100%
Tested Math - Limited English Proficiency (%): 100%
Tested Math - Students With Disabilities (%): 100%


Math Proficiency (%): 46.0%
Here:

46.0%
State average from 186 schools:

72.5%
Math Proficiency - White (%): 67.0%
Here:

67.0%
State average from 177 schools:

81.0%
Math Proficiency - Black (%): 33.0%
Here:

33.0%
State average from 176 schools:

59.6%
Math Proficiency - Hispanic (%): 44.0%
Here:

44.0%
State average from 96 schools:

65.4%

Math Proficiency - Economically Disadvantaged (%): 38.0%
Here:

38.0%
State average from 182 schools:

62.6%
Math Proficiency - Limited English Proficiency (%): 33.0%
Here:

33.0%
State average from 38 schools:

44.2%
Math Proficiency - Students With Disabilities (%): 33.0%
Here:

33.0%
State average from 165 schools:

40.6%


Met Reading Proiciency Target: Yes
Met Reading Proiciency Target - White: Yes
Met Reading Proiciency Target - Black: Yes
Met Reading Proiciency Target - Hispanic: Yes

Met Reading Proiciency Target - Economically Disadvantaged: Yes
Met Reading Proiciency Target - Students With Disabilities: Yes - Safe Harbor


Tested Reading (%): 100%
Tested Reading - White (%): 100%
Tested Reading - Black (%): 100%
Tested Reading - Hispanic (%): 100%

Tested Reading - Economically Disadvantaged (%): 100%
Tested Reading - Limited English Proficiency (%): 100%
Tested Reading - Students With Disabilities (%): 100%


Reading Proficiency (%): 69.0%
Here:

69.0%
State average from 186 schools:

77.9%
Reading Proficiency - White (%): 82.0%
This school:

82.0%
State average from 177 schools:

84.5%
Reading Proficiency - Black (%): 63.0%
Penn (William) High School:

63.0%
State average from 176 schools:

69.2%
Reading Proficiency - Hispanic (%): 55.0%
Here:

55.0%
State average from 96 schools:

71.3%

Reading Proficiency - Economically Disadvantaged (%): 62.0%
Here:

62.0%
State average from 182 schools:

69.7%
Reading Proficiency - Limited English Proficiency (%): 33.0%
Here:

33.0%
State average from 36 schools:

47.4%
Reading Proficiency - Students With Disabilities (%): 38.0%
Here:

38.0%
State average from 164 schools:

48.5%




2003 American College Testing (ACT) statistics:

Tested: 11


Mean Composite Score: 19.5
Penn (William) High School:

19.5
State average from 9 schools:

19.3






RaMP Proficiency in Penn (William) High School

2006 RaMP statistics:

Math Proficiency (%): 40.6%
This school:

40.6%
State average from 178 schools:

69.2%


Math Proficiency (%) - Female: 39.6%
This school:

39.6%
State average from 171 schools:

70.2%
Math Proficiency (%) - Male: 42.5%
Here:

42.5%
State average from 176 schools:

70.4%


Math Proficiency (%) - White: 56.1%
Here:

56.1%
State average from 164 schools:

79.7%
Math Proficiency (%) - Black: 29.0%
Here:

29.0%
State average from 163 schools:

55.2%
Math Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 44.3%
Here:

44.3%
State average from 63 schools:

60.3%


Math Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 31.4%
Here:

31.4%
State average from 166 schools:

58.9%
Math Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 8.6%
Here:

8.6%
State average from 113 schools:

29.5%


Reading Proficiency (%): 69.6%
Here:

69.6%
State average from 176 schools:

80.2%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Female: 74.3%
Here:

74.3%
State average from 171 schools:

84.3%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Male: 65.6%
Here:

65.6%
State average from 175 schools:

77.2%


Reading Proficiency (%) - White: 78.8%
Here:

78.8%
State average from 163 schools:

87.4%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Black: 62.4%
Here:

62.4%
State average from 160 schools:

70.9%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 71.7%
This school:

71.7%
State average from 56 schools:

74.5%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 62.9%
Penn (William) High School:

62.9%
State average from 163 schools:

72.8%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 20.2%
Penn (William) High School:

20.2%
State average from 55 schools:

37.1%




2005 RaMP statistics:

Math Proficiency (%): 36.2%
Penn (William) High School:

36.2%
State average from 174 schools:

67.9%


Math Proficiency (%) - Female: 38.1%
Here:

38.1%
State average from 169 schools:

68.8%
Math Proficiency (%) - Male: 33.9%
Here:

33.9%
State average from 173 schools:

68.7%


Math Proficiency (%) - White: 48.7%
This school:

48.7%
State average from 163 schools:

77.2%
Math Proficiency (%) - Black: 25.9%
Penn (William) High School:

25.9%
State average from 154 schools:

52.9%
Math Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 28.6%
This school:

28.6%
State average from 47 schools:

54.0%


Math Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 26.1%
Here:

26.1%
State average from 159 schools:

56.3%
Math Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 5.0%
Here:

5.0%
State average from 102 schools:

27.9%


Reading Proficiency (%): 56.7%
Here:

56.7%
State average from 173 schools:

80.4%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Female: 59.6%
This school:

59.6%
State average from 169 schools:

84.2%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Male: 53.2%
Penn (William) High School:

53.2%
State average from 171 schools:

77.7%


Reading Proficiency (%) - White: 70.5%
This school:

70.5%
State average from 159 schools:

86.6%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Black: 48.1%
Here:

48.1%
State average from 152 schools:

70.9%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 36.1%
Here:

36.1%
State average from 44 schools:

67.8%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 48.9%
This school:

48.9%
State average from 154 schools:

72.4%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 12.8%
Here:

12.8%
State average from 47 schools:

27.3%




2004 RaMP statistics:

Math Proficiency (%): 34.1%
Here:

34.1%
State average from 172 schools:

66.7%


Math Proficiency (%) - Female: 33.4%
Here:

33.4%
State average from 167 schools:

67.0%
Math Proficiency (%) - Male: 34.9%
Here:

34.9%
State average from 169 schools:

68.4%


Math Proficiency (%) - White: 54.6%
Here:

54.6%
State average from 161 schools:

77.2%
Math Proficiency (%) - Black: 17.7%
Here:

17.7%
State average from 153 schools:

48.8%
Math Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 29.4%
Here:

29.4%
State average from 39 schools:

50.3%
Math Proficiency (%) - Asian: 52.9%
Here:

52.9%
State average from 10 schools:

82.0%


Math Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 18.8%
Here:

18.8%
State average from 157 schools:

52.6%
Math Proficiency (%) - Limited English Proficiency: 14.3%
Penn (William) High School:

14.3%
State average from 5 schools:

40.1%
Math Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 5.0%
This school:

5.0%
State average from 99 schools:

28.4%


Reading Proficiency (%): 57.1%
Here:

57.1%
State average from 171 schools:

78.4%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Female: 61.5%
This school:

61.5%
State average from 167 schools:

81.5%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Male: 52.2%
Here:

52.2%
State average from 165 schools:

77.2%


Reading Proficiency (%) - White: 78.5%
Here:

78.5%
State average from 161 schools:

86.4%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Black: 41.5%
This school:

41.5%
State average from 150 schools:

65.7%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 46.9%
Here:

46.9%
State average from 36 schools:

63.2%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Asian: 70.6%
Penn (William) High School:

70.6%
State average from 10 schools:

85.7%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 37.6%
Penn (William) High School:

37.6%
State average from 154 schools:

68.2%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Limited English Proficiency: 22.2%
Here:

22.2%
State average from 3 schools:

21.1%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 5.0%
Penn (William) High School:

5.0%
State average from 52 schools:

30.1%




2003 RaMP statistics:

Math Proficiency (%): 30.6%
Here:

30.6%
State average from 165 schools:

62.9%


Math Proficiency (%) - Female: 25.1%
Here:

25.1%
State average from 164 schools:

62.2%
Math Proficiency (%) - Male: 36.4%
Penn (William) High School:

36.4%
State average from 163 schools:

64.3%


Math Proficiency (%) - White: 42.1%
Here:

42.1%
State average from 158 schools:

72.5%
Math Proficiency (%) - Black: 17.9%
Here:

17.9%
State average from 149 schools:

44.3%
Math Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 24.2%
Here:

24.2%
State average from 37 schools:

43.5%


Math Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 16.1%
Here:

16.1%
State average from 151 schools:

47.8%
Math Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 5.2%
Here:

5.2%
State average from 97 schools:

19.0%


Reading Proficiency (%): 58.6%
Here:

58.6%
State average from 164 schools:

75.2%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Female: 62.5%
Penn (William) High School:

62.5%
State average from 164 schools:

78.6%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Male: 54.6%
This school:

54.6%
State average from 163 schools:

72.0%


Reading Proficiency (%) - White: 69.8%
This school:

69.8%
State average from 157 schools:

83.0%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Black: 50.2%
Penn (William) High School:

50.2%
State average from 146 schools:

60.6%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 31.3%
Here:

31.3%
State average from 33 schools:

56.2%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 43.5%
Here:

43.5%
State average from 149 schools:

61.2%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 9.3%
Here:

9.3%
State average from 63 schools:

21.3%




2002 RaMP statistics:

Math Proficiency (%): 30.3%
Here:

30.3%
State average from 151 schools:

61.9%


Math Proficiency (%) - Female: 31.2%
Here:

31.2%
State average from 150 schools:

60.5%
Math Proficiency (%) - Male: 29.4%
Here:

29.4%
State average from 149 schools:

63.0%


Math Proficiency (%) - White: 43.1%
Here:

43.1%
State average from 146 schools:

72.4%
Math Proficiency (%) - Black: 17.6%
Here:

17.6%
State average from 139 schools:

41.9%
Math Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 15.2%
This school:

15.2%
State average from 35 schools:

37.3%


Math Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 21.4%
Here:

21.4%
State average from 141 schools:

45.5%
Math Proficiency (%) - Limited English Proficiency: 20.0%
This school:

20.0%
State average from 6 schools:

36.8%
Math Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 5.0%
Here:

5.0%
State average from 89 schools:

17.7%


Reading Proficiency (%): 57.1%
Here:

57.1%
State average from 151 schools:

75.6%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Female: 63.4%
Here:

63.4%
State average from 150 schools:

78.5%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Male: 50.9%
This school:

50.9%
State average from 149 schools:

72.7%


Reading Proficiency (%) - White: 67.8%
Here:

67.8%
State average from 146 schools:

83.8%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Black: 49.0%
This school:

49.0%
State average from 137 schools:

60.5%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Hispanic: 33.3%
Here:

33.3%
State average from 32 schools:

54.1%


Reading Proficiency (%) - Economically Disadvantaged: 42.0%
Here:

42.0%
State average from 140 schools:

61.2%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Limited English Proficiency: 26.7%
Here:

26.7%
State average from 4 schools:

35.0%
Reading Proficiency (%) - Students With Disabilities: 6.1%
This school:

6.1%
State average from 73 schools:

24.4%







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