For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 vocational public high schools serving 7,183 students in Delaware.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Delaware are Polytech High School, St. Georges Technical High School and Sussex Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Delaware vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Polytech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public High Schools in Delaware (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polytech High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 1,203 students
Rank: #22.
St. Georges Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Hyetts Corner Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #44.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
Rank: #55.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #66.
Howard High School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Delaware include Polytech High School, St. Georges Technical High School and Sussex Technical High School.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Delaware?
6 vocational public high schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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