For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 vocational public schools serving 7,381 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 13% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Delaware (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%
Rank: #22.
St. Georges Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Hyetts Corner Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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