Top Rankings
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,812 students in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
4 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
4,812 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
21%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
20%
% Black
40%
31%
% White
25%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,455 is higher than the state median of $20,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,863 is higher than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,455
$20,276
Spending / Student
$19,863
$18,361
Best New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Georges Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Hyetts Corner Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Howard High School Of Technology
Vocational 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
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,812 students.
What is the rank of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District is ranked #33 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
40% of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,863 is higher than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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