Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School is a public high school in Glasgow, Delaware and is one of four vocational-technical school high schools within the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.
Serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12, Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 5% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's student population of 1,104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Maroon, Silver
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
45%
31%
White
28%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Silver Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's ranking?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is ranked #174 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School often compared to?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delcastle Technical High School, Howard High School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 99%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
1,104 students attend Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School part of?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is part of New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School - 12TH GRADE ONLY!
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School - 11TH GRADE ONLY!
August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of School - 10TH GRADE ONLY!
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
First Day of School - 9TH GRADE ONLY!
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School for Staff & Students
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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