Formerly "Howard High School" and then "Howard Career Center," the school is a culturally significant institution in Wilmington, Delaware. Howard High School was the first high school for African Americans in the state of Delaware. Before becoming a vo-tech school, it was subject of Gebhart v. Belton, a 1953 desegregation court case. Parents of students bused to Howard sued to allow admittance to all-white Claymont High School. Upon appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, it combined with four other cases, and thus was one of five schools subject of the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court case. The Supreme Court ruling overturned "separate but equal" doctrine and ordered desegregation in all of the cases. Howard would become one of the last schools to desegregate in Delaware in 1978. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2005. It is located in the East Brandywine Historic District. Howard High School was named after Oliver Otis Howard a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. He was a corps commander noted for suffering two humiliating defeats, at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, but he recovered from the setbacks while posted in the Western Theater, and served there successfully as a corps and army commander.
· Apple Distinguished School · Delaware Department of Education Reward and Recognition School · U.S. News & World Report Bronze Medal School · Verizon Innovative Learning School · iPad Initiative - As part of our one-to-one initiative, each Howard High School student uses a school-managed Apple iPad to enhance and expand the learning environment beyond the availability of traditional school resources. Academic Programs Howard students are exposed to a unique learning environment that bridges the gap between classroom learning and workplace skills. The school prepares students to be college-ready and career-ready. Howard offers the full academic course load required to earn a high school diploma, in addition to nearly 1,500 hours of specialized skill & technical training provided in each of their career programs. Cooperative Employment The Cooperative Employment program is specially designed for the continued success of 12th graders after graduation. Seniors are able to work in paid entry-level positions in the industry related to their Career Area, while completing their high school education.
Career Programs
Construction Technology
From Carpentry to Building Automation Systems, Howard High School of Technology construction programs produce highly skilled trades professionals.
Finance & Computers
Howard High School of Technology offers Computer Network Administration and the Academy of Finance & Business programs. The CNA program includes computer systems hardware and networking administration and provides students the opportunity to take CompTIA and Cisco exams. The Academy of Finance & Business program prepares students for careers in the financial services and banking industries.
Health Services
Howard High School of Technology offers a solid foundation for careers in various healthcare settings, including nursing and dental assisting. Its Biomedical Science & Allied Health program prepares students for healthcare careers, based upon Biomedical Science courses, through the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way program, as a foundation for pathways in Medical Assisting, Nursing Technology, Pre-Nursing Studies, and other Allied Health occupations.
Public & Consumer Services
Howard High School of Technology offers programs in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Legal Administrative Assisting, and Legal Support Services
Transportation
Howard High School of Technology offers two transportation programs: Engine Technology and Auto Technology.
