For the 2024 school year, there are 6 vocational public schools serving 7,186 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 Sussex Technical High School, Polytech High School and St. Georges 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 20% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Delaware (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #22.
Polytech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
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
| 1,196 students
Rank: #33.
St. Georges Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Hyetts Corner Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 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
| 878 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Delaware?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Delaware include Sussex Technical High School, Polytech High School and St. Georges 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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