- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, DE
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100128000296
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,104
- students enrolled
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Newark, DE.
School address
NCES ID 100128000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 100128000296 · Newark, DE High · MID · TRAD
1,104 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Delcastle Technical High School (1,605 students)
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delcastle Tech
Delcastle Technical High School
1,605 students
- St. Georges Te
St. Georges Technical High School
1,198 students
- This school
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
1,104 students
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School of Technology
905 students
What this shows Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School reports 1,104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School compares
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,104
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Delaware - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.3%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District reports $22,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delcastle Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Georges Technical High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard High School of Technology | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Newark
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
How many students attend Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has 1,104 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, DE. CCD year-over-year: 1,061 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Newark, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School?
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Newark, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
Besides Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School, New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District also operates Delcastle Technical High School (1,605 students), St. Georges Technical High School (1,198 students), and Howard High School of Technology (905 students). See the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District district page for the complete list.