Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft 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 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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 - Folcroft 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 - Folcroft's student population of 63 students has declined by 89% 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
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft is 0.56, which is less 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)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
62%
14%
White
22%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft often compared to?
Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroftis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware County Technical High School - Aston, Delaware County Technical High School - Marple by visitors of our site.
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 - Folcroft?
63 students attend Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft?
Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft offer ?
Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft part of?
Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft is part of Delaware County Technical High School District.
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