New Castle County Vocational-technical School District
School District · Wilmington, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,587
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,587
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating New Castle County Vocational-technical School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Castle County Vocational-technical School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
St. Georges Technical High School
Middletown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Delcastle Technical High School
Wilmington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Newark · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#11 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,587
+$3,220 vs Delaware median
District size
4,782 students
Smaller than Delaware median
The short answer
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District ranks #11 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. New Castle County Vocational-technical School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are St. Georges Technical High School (6.9/10), Delcastle Technical High School (6.3/10), and Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Georges Technical High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Delcastle Technical High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Howard High School of Technology | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Castle County Vocational-technical School District
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District is a Wilmington, Delaware school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 4,782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $22,587 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, New Castle County Vocational-technical School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is St. Georges Technical High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, New Castle County Vocational-technical School District students show an average math proficiency of 34.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District with test data.
Schools in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Wilmington
- Total Enrollment
- 4,782
- Teachers (FTE)
- 347
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District?
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District has 4 schools in total — 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Castle County Vocational-technical School District?
The average composite rating for New Castle County Vocational-technical School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District?
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District spends $22,587 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District?
St. Georges Technical High School is the highest-rated school in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District?
Across schools in New Castle County Vocational-technical School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Castle County Vocational-technical School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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