Serving 1,225 students in grades 9-12, Polytech High School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 5% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polytech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Polytech High School's student population of 1,225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
School Rankings
Polytech High School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polytech High School is 0.62, 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
#78 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
24%
31%
White
56%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polytech High School's ranking?
Polytech High School is ranked #78 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Polytech High School often compared to?
Polytech High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caesar Rodney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polytech High School?
The graduation rate of Polytech High School is 99%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Polytech High School?
1,225 students attend Polytech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Polytech High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% 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 Polytech High School?
Polytech High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polytech High School offer ?
Polytech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polytech High School part of?
Polytech High School is part of POLYTECH School District.
School Calendar
View the Polytech High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Senior Exams (Seniors Last Day)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students First Day of School
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School - Teachers and Students
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School - Everyone
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
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