Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School serves 1,087 students in grades 9-12.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's student population of 1,087 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
42%
30%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's ranking?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is ranked #136 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 96%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
1,087 students attend Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School part of?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is part of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.
School Calendar
View the Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School (Thanksgiving Break) (Hodgson Events)
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School (Spring Break) (Hodgson Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Senior Class of 2024 - Last Day of School (unless extended) (Hodgson Events)
May 10, 2024 (Friday)
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