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#139 of 219 schools in DE
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
High School · New Castle County Vocational-technical School District · Newark, DE
A New Castle County Vocational-technical School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2575 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,304
Median home value
$331,200
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Glasgow High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Aquinas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Tarbiyah SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–9 | 3.3 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is listed in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is a public high school in Newark, DE, part of New Castle County Vocational-technical School District, serving approximately 1,094 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
What grades does Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School serve?
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,094 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School rank in DE?
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks #139 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School a charter school?
No, Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (302) 834-0990
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19702)
- 56,049
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19702; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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