How do these districts compare?
| Metric | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, Delaware | Smyrna, Delaware |
| Total Enrollment | 4,688 | 6,067 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,587 | $16,084 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 58.4% | 69.6% |
| Local Revenue | 34.6% | 19.3% |
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
Federal State Local
Smyrna School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| African American | 42.1% | 33.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 307.8:1 | 382.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.5% | 19.0% |
School Types
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Smyrna School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.