Serving 1,061 students in grades 9-12, Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's student population of 1,061 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,061 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
42%
31%
White
30%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's ranking?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is ranked #167 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School often compared to?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delcastle Technical High School, Howard High School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 97%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
1,061 students attend Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School part of?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is part of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School (Thanksgiving Break) (Hodgson Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School (Spring Break) (Hodgson Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Seniors (Class of 2025), unless calendar is extended (Hodgson Events)
May 15, 2025 (Thursday)
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