Overview

Penn (William) High School is a public school in New Castle, DE, offering AP courses, 25 sports, and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 3 high schools in Colonial School District.

School Rating

Penn (William) High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Delaware with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

713 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
School leader: Ms Lisa Brewington
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