Penn (William) High School, DE
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Penn (William) High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score35
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Penn (William) High School
2,186Students
-Low-Income Students
127Teachers
17 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 34% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 23% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 17% | 17% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 46% | 28% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 14% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Penn (William) High School
13%Math Proficiency
31%Reading Proficiency
22%Average Proficiency
90%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 24% | 48% | 50% |
| Male | 20% | 43% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 22% | 39% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 20% | 34% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 56% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 50% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 47% | 43% |
| Limited English | 15% | 37% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 20% | 34% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 6% | 18% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Penn (William) High School
83%Overall Rate
77%Low-Income
64%Limited English
72%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 61% | 69% |
| Black | 85% | 79% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 85% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 55% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Penn (William) High School, DE
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Colleges near Penn (William) High School, DE
Delaware Christian Academy
0 miles, SE
St Peter Catholic School
1 miles, E
Serviam Girls Academy
3 miles, NE
Fairwinds Christian School
4 miles, SW