Top Rankings
POLYTECH School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,228 students in POLYTECH School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public School in POLYTECH School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
237 Schools
# Students
1,228 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
POLYTECH School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
21%
Graduation Rate
98%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
25%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,811 is higher than the state median of $22,095. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,279 is higher than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$3,141 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$31 MM
$3,273 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,811
$22,095
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,279
$23,020
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best POLYTECH School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polytech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to POLYTECH School District?
POLYTECH School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,228 students.
What is the rank of POLYTECH School District?
POLYTECH School District is ranked #14 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in POLYTECH School District?
54% of POLYTECH School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of POLYTECH School District?
POLYTECH School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is POLYTECH School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,279 is higher than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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