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Polytech High School

823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980

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Polytech High School serves 1,182 students in grades 9-12.

Polytech High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 52% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,182 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in DE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polytech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Polytech High School's student population of 1,182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Vocational school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,182 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

86 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Polytech High School is ranked within the top 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 Polytech High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#61 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Polytech High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polytech High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polytech High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

22%

30%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Polytech High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

60%

42%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Polytech High School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Polytech High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

97%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Polytech High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

19%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polytech High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polytech High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

POLYTECH School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polytech High School's ranking?

Polytech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Polytech High School?

The graduation rate of Polytech High School is 97%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.

How many students attend Polytech High School?

1,182 students attend Polytech High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Polytech High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Polytech High School?

Polytech High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Polytech High School offer ?

Polytech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Polytech High School part of?

Polytech High School is part of POLYTECH School District.

School Calendar

View the Polytech High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break- No School

April 07, 2023 (Friday)

Spring Break- No School

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break- No School

April 11, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break- No School

April 12, 2023 (Wednesday)

Spring Break- No School

April 13, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,182 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education