Serving 48 students in grades 9-12, Delaware County Technical High School-fo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware County Technical High School-fo 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-fo's student population of 48 students has declined by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delaware County Technical High School-fo is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
52%
14%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Delaware County Technical High School-fo?
48 students attend Delaware County Technical High School-fo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Delaware County Technical High School-fo students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware County Technical High School-fo?
Delaware County Technical High School-fo 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-fo offer ?
Delaware County Technical High School-fo offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delaware County Technical High School-fo part of?
Delaware County Technical High School-fo is part of Delaware County Technical High School District.
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