Penn (William) High School
Grades: 9-12
Students: 2239
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 17:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 328:1
Certified Teachers: 88%
713 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2800
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Test Scores3/10
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Academic Progress2/10
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Student GrowthRead what parents are saying about Penn (William) High School
This school is mediocre at best. The building and facilities are reasonably well maintained. Chromebook computers with WiFi are provided for every student. However, most students seem more interested in play games, texting friends or watching TikTok videos on their phones than paying attention in cl
Posted by a community member on 6/17/2023Every week theres a fight in this school. Just last week there was s fight where 1 student had drugs on him. Also the new principal removed all program for integration students. No baking, carpentry no nothing. All they do is stuck in a class day!
Posted by a parent on 1/28/2020I would rate this school a negative zero. NO wonder the children are performing below average and Penn is one of the worst schools in the school district. They need to start looking at making changes from the top up. I was told yesterday that when you are good friends or having good relationship wit
Posted by a parent on 5/30/2018As a senior student attending the University of Delaware I feel that my experiences at William Penn High school were subpar. After graduating from William Penn and transitioning into college I did not feel as though I was adequately prepared for this substantial change. Although I took most honors a
Posted by a parent on 11/2/2017Love the staff! Teachers are dedicated and smart and want success for their students. My children are in the AP and honors classes.... would not be able to pay for a better education. The private schools can not offer anything more for my children. One child has graduated and is attending one of the
Posted by a parent on 9/4/2014Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Penn (William) High SchoolNew Castle schools - Penn (William) High School is located at 713 East Basin Road, New Castle DE 19720. Penn (William) High School is in the Colonial School District. Penn (William) High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.
