New Castle School of Trades
New Castle School of Trades is a Private, 2-4 years school located in New Castle, PA. It offers 13 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (12/31/1972 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at New Castle School of Trades is Electrician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $23,310. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Electrician programs ($15,963). The length of the program is 90 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 15 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at New Castle School of Trades.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | $23,310 | $1,261 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $15,963 |
| 2 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $24,577 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $16,505 |
| 3 | Building Construction Technology | $22,252 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $12,247 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $21,713 | $815 | 75 Hours | 13 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $23,272 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $14,851 |
| 6 | Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other) | $24,501 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | - |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 700 students attended New Castle School of Trades in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 23 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 19 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 48 (full-time) and 23 (part-time).
The graduation rate of New Castle School of Trades is 76% and the retention rate is 79% at the school.
| Student Population | 700 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Number of Faculty | 42 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of New Castle School of Trades is $23,310
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
75% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,548 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $23,310 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,261 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $6,990 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,000 |
| Average Financial Amount | $9,548 |
Offered Certificate Programs
New Castle School of Trades offers 5 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 210 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 120 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 210 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at New Castle School of Trades are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 210 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 90 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 120 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 90 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 90 |
| Total | 90 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 7 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 27 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 38 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 38 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 48 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 48 |
| Total | 120 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 700 students have enrolled into New Castle School of Trades. By gender, 616 male and 84 female students are attending the school.
There are 519 White (74.14%), 120 Black/African American (17.14%), 17 Hispanic (2.43%), 2 Asian (0.29%), and 59 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 700 | 616 | 84 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 120 | 101 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 519 | 456 | 63 |
| Two More | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, PA
- 724-964-8811
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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