Polytech High School is located in Woodside, Delaware. It was a vocational school starting in the 1960s and changed to a full-time high school in 1991. Polytech admits students from Kent County through a lottery system.
Serving 1,228 students in grades 9-12, Polytech High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polytech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Polytech High School's student population of 1,228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Polytech High School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polytech High School is 0.63, 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
#84 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
25%
31%
White
54%
38%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polytech High School's ranking?
Polytech High School is ranked #84 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Polytech High School often compared to?
Polytech High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caesar Rodney High School, Smyrna High School, Dover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polytech High School?
The graduation rate of Polytech High School is 98%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Polytech High School?
1,228 students attend Polytech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Polytech High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polytech High School?
Polytech High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polytech High School offer ?
Polytech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polytech High School part of?
Polytech High School is part of POLYTECH School District.
School Calendar
View the Polytech High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School Teachers and Students
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 01, 2027 (Thursday)
Seniors Last Day
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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