Penn (William) High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,044 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Colonial School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,257
- Graduation Rate: 49.9%
- Dropout Rate: 8.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.1
- Enrolled Students: 9,991
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,044
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 128.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,064 (52.1%)
- Females: 980 (47.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 190 (9.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 918 (44.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,108 (54.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
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| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,025 | 50.1% |
| Asian | 72 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 15.5% |
| White | 624 | 30.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
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| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 529 | 25.9% |
| 10th Grade | 595 | 29.1% |
| 11th Grade | 456 | 22.3% |
| 12th Grade | 464 | 22.7% |
Source: DE Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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