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#108 of 219 schools in DE
Top 49% in state
Polytech High School
High School · Polytech School District · Woodside, DE
A high school in Woodside, DE serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 97 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE 19980
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Polytech High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 Polytech High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,079
Median home value
$284,800
College educated
3.9%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
0.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19980; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Polytech School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,904NCES 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.
Polytech High School is listed in POLYTECH School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polytech High School
Polytech High School is a public high school in Woodside, DE, part of Polytech School District, serving approximately 1,225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polytech High School
What grades does Polytech High School serve?
Polytech High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Polytech High School?
Polytech High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polytech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polytech 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 Polytech High School rank in DE?
Polytech High School ranks #108 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Polytech High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Polytech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Polytech High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polytech High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Polytech High School a charter school?
No, Polytech High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polytech High School a Title I school?
No, Polytech High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (302) 697-3255
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19980)
- 118
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 19980; 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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