For the 2025 school year, there are 6 vocational public schools serving 7,330 students in Delaware.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public schools in Delaware are Polytech High School, St. Georges Technical High School and Sussex Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polytech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #22.
St. Georges Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Hyetts Corner Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #44.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,598 students
Rank: #55.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #66.
Howard High School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Delaware?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Delaware include Polytech High School, St. Georges Technical High School and Sussex Technical High School.
How many vocational public schools are located in Delaware?
6 vocational public schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware vocational public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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