Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Delaware County Technical High School - Aston ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston's student population of 39 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delaware County Technical High School - Aston is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
38%
14%
White
41%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Delaware County Technical High School - Aston often compared to?
Delaware County Technical High School - Astonis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft, Delaware County Technical High School - Marple by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Delaware County Technical High School - Aston?
39 students attend Delaware County Technical High School - Aston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Delaware County Technical High School - Aston students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware County Technical High School - Aston?
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delaware County Technical High School - Aston offer ?
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delaware County Technical High School - Aston part of?
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston is part of Delaware County Technical High School District.
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