POLYTECH High School

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POLYTECH High School ranks 12 th of 39 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

823 Walnut Shade Road
Woodside, DE 19980-0097

(302) 697-3255

District: POLYTECH School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 39 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,759

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,203

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

African American:

25.0%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details POLYTECH High School ranks better than 69.2% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (25%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at POLYTECH High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare POLYTECH High School employs 93 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at POLYTECH High School is $16,759.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

POLYTECH High School:

SchoolDigger ranks POLYTECH High School 12^th of 39 Delaware public high schools. (See POLYTECH High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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POLYTECH School District:

SchoolDigger ranks POLYTECH School District 4^th of 31 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for POLYTECH High School

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Rank History for all students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2015	88.55	4^th	35	88.6%
2016	68.63	11^th	31	64.5%
2017	79.28	5^th	30	83.3%
2018	81.19	5^th	30	83.3%
2019	66.32	12^th	40	70.0%
2021	53.82	16^th	39	59.0%
2022	59.81	15^th	39	61.5%
2023	62.62	12^th	39	69.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2021	84.13	1^st	2	50.0%
2022	32.44	6^th	7	14.3%
2023	62.79	3^rd	8	62.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	76.25	6^th	29	79.3%
2021	66.62	6^th	24	75.0%
2022	57.30	9^th	28	67.9%
2023	71.10	7^th	29	75.9%

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Rank History for Female students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	63.17	15^th	41	63.4%
2021	42.01	22^nd	36	38.9%
2022	44.36	20^th	37	45.9%
2023	53.47	13^th	38	65.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	27.20	3^rd	5	40.0%
2022	59.61	1^st	2	50.0%
2023	30.94	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	67.09	12^th	41	70.7%
2021	56.90	14^th	36	61.1%
2022	61.82	8^th	37	78.4%
2023	60.04	13^th	38	65.8%

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Rank History for African American students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	68.38	8^th	33	75.8%
2021	56.27	8^th	27	70.4%
2022	46.27	12^th	35	65.7%
2023	53.00	7^th	31	77.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	80.49	6^th	24	75.0%
2021	58.42	8^th	19	57.9%
2023	75.10	7^th	27	74.1%

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Rank History for White students at POLYTECH High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	58.28	14^th	36	61.1%
2021	42.42	22^nd	34	35.3%
2022	44.83	16^th	33	51.5%
2023	46.32	18^th	34	47.1%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for POLYTECH High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	24	16	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1989	28	17	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	48	48
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
1992	377	108	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	497
1993	528	144	3	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	694
1994	669	195	5	11	11	n/a	n/a	0	891
1995	746	189	10	24	8	n/a	n/a	0	977
1996	746	189	10	24	8	n/a	n/a	0	977
1997	783	193	7	28	5	n/a	n/a	0	1016
1998	809	203	15	28	5	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1999	780	199	11	25	8	n/a	n/a	0	1023
2000	822	204	7	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1060
2001	792	206	9	21	12	n/a	n/a	0	1040
2002	852	227	8	25	15	n/a	n/a	0	1127
2003	852	227	8	25	15	n/a	n/a	0	1127
2004	853	235	13	30	15	n/a	n/a	0	1146
2005	854	233	15	36	11	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2006	835	250	18	39	8	n/a	n/a	0	1150
2007	830	255	22	49	6	n/a	n/a	0	1162
2008	801	269	14	53	10	n/a	n/a	0	1147
2009	808	278	12	53	13	n/a	n/a	0	1164
2010	839	264	16	45	13	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2011	818	230	12	61	11	3	50	0	1185
2012	810	225	15	53	4	2	71	0	1180
2013	830	216	15	52	6	4	60	0	1183
2014	825	233	15	62	7	4	60	0	1206
2015	813	223	15	71	8	3	59	0	1192
2016	782	238	22	88	10	4	50	0	1194
2017	754	259	27	95	6	3	56	0	1200
2018	758	247	20	101	5	3	54	0	1188
2019	740	258	22	104	8	4	63	0	1199
2020	720	259	19	102	8	3	81	0	1192
2021	707	256	23	93	12	3	88	0	1182
2022	689	276	23	101	15	2	90	0	1196
2023	666	301	22	112	10	2	90	0	1203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at POLYTECH High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	43	24.7	1.7	109.3
1989	48	18.7	2.5	72.9
1990	48	18.7	2.5	81.3
1991	0	18.0	0.0	n/a
1992	497	56.5	8.7	28.6
1993	694	71.0	9.8	24.8
1994	891	81.0	11.0	26.7
1995	977	81.0	12.1	21.5
1996	977	81.0	12.1	21.5
1997	1016	84.0	12.1	18.1
1998	1060	83.5	12.7	15.3
1999	1023	85.5	12.0	20.1
2000	1060	83.0	12.8	21
2001	1040	83.0	12.5	17.4
2002	1127	85.0	13.3	19
2003	1127	85.0	13.3	19
2004	1146	89.4	12.8	20.3
2005	1149	90.0	12.8	18.5
2006	1150	91.0	12.6	20.2
2007	1162	89.0	13.1	17.5
2008	1147	87.0	13.2	17.7
2009	1164	83.5	13.9	21.9
2010	1177	86.0	13.6	22.8
2011	1185	117.0	10.1	24.1
2012	1180	86.0	13.7	23.1
2013	1183	127.0	9.3	25.4
2014	1206	113.0	10.6	18.7
2015	1192	112.0	10.6	15.7
2016	1194	88.0	13.5	18.8
2017	1200	88.0	13.6	n/a
2018	1188	87.0	13.6	n/a
2019	1199	87.0	13.7	n/a
2020	1192	86.0	13.8	n/a
2021	1182	86.0	13.7	n/a
2022	1196	89.0	13.4	n/a
2023	1203	93.0	12.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio POLYTECH High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	43	24.7	1.7	109.3
1989	48	18.7	2.5	72.9
1990	48	18.7	2.5	81.3
1991	0	18.0	0.0	n/a
1992	497	56.5	8.7	28.6
1993	694	71.0	9.8	24.8
1994	891	81.0	11.0	26.7
1995	977	81.0	12.1	21.5
1996	977	81.0	12.1	21.5
1997	1016	84.0	12.1	18.1
1998	1060	83.5	12.7	15.3
1999	1023	85.5	12.0	20.1
2000	1060	83.0	12.8	21
2001	1040	83.0	12.5	17.4
2002	1127	85.0	13.3	19
2003	1127	85.0	13.3	19
2004	1146	89.4	12.8	20.3
2005	1149	90.0	12.8	18.5
2006	1150	91.0	12.6	20.2
2007	1162	89.0	13.1	17.5
2008	1147	87.0	13.2	17.7
2009	1164	83.5	13.9	21.9
2010	1177	86.0	13.6	22.8
2011	1185	117.0	10.1	24.1
2012	1180	86.0	13.7	23.1
2013	1183	127.0	9.3	25.4
2014	1206	113.0	10.6	18.7
2015	1192	112.0	10.6	15.7
2016	1194	88.0	13.5	18.8
2017	1200	88.0	13.6	n/a
2018	1188	87.0	13.6	n/a
2019	1199	87.0	13.7	n/a
2020	1192	86.0	13.8	n/a
2021	1182	86.0	13.7	n/a
2022	1196	89.0	13.4	n/a
2023	1203	93.0	12.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for POLYTECH High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$361 (2.2%)	$17,459 (104.2%)	$16,759

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on POLYTECH High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 40 High schools	Ranks 12^th of 39 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (POLYTECH High School)	61.3	49.3	12%
11th Grade English Language Arts (POLYTECH School District)	61.3	49.3	12%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (POLYTECH High School)	30	21.9	8.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (POLYTECH School District)	30	21.9	8.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	28.3	22.9	5.4%
11th Grade Essay (POLYTECH High School)	53.5	48.4	5.1%
11th Grade Essay (POLYTECH School District)	53.5	48.4	5.1%
11th Grade Essay (Delaware)	42.9	41.5	1.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1199	1203	0.3%
African American	258	301	16.7%
American Indian	8	10	25%
Asian	22	22
Hispanic	104	112	7.7%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	740	666	10%
Two or More Races	63	90	42.9%

Schools Near POLYTECH High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				DeSSA Science (2023)		DeSSA Social Studies (2023)	SAT English Language Arts (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT Essay (2023)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 9th Grade	DeSSA Science 10th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Essay 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
POLYTECH High School	Public	9-12	823 Walnut Shade Road	Woodside	19980	Kent County	POLYTECH School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 697-3255	1,203	93	12.9		666 (55.4%)	301 (25.0%)	112 (9.3%)	22 (1.8%)	10 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	90 (7.5%)	62.6	12^th of 39 public high schools	69.2%		59.8	15^th of 39 public high schools	61.5%	3		22.4	30.3	49.3	21.9	48.4					$16,759	$361	$17,459
Positive Outcomes Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	3337 South DuPont Highway	Camden	19934	Kent County	Positive Outcomes Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 697-8805	115	15	7.6		66 (57.4%)	30 (26.1%)	8 (7.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.7%)								(n/a)											$27,254	$733	$24,440
Caesar Rodney High School	Public	9-12	239 Old North Road	Camden	19934	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 697-2161	2,257	141	16.0		1,073 (47.5%)	671 (29.7%)	232 (10.3%)	96 (4.3%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	172 (7.6%)	70.3	8^th of 39 public high schools	79.5%		61.1	13^th of 39 public high schools	66.7%	5	56.0	20.5	28.0	53.0	30.5	52.2					$11,904	$587	$11,750
Lake Forest High School	Public	9-12	5407 Killens Pond Road	Felton	19943	Kent County	Lake Forest School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 284-9291	870	54	16.1		525 (60.3%)	201 (23.1%)	59 (6.8%)	13 (1.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (7.7%)	55.8	15^th of 39 public high schools	61.5%		48.8	19^th of 39 public high schools	51.3%	4		21.1	31.4	42.2	22.8	40.1					$13,224	$572	$12,868
Dover High School	Public	9-12	One Dover High Drive	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 241-2400	1,771	107	16.5		373 (21.1%)	956 (54.0%)	279 (15.8%)	54 (3.0%)	14 (0.8%)	9 (0.5%)	86 (4.9%)	30.6	26^th of 39 public high schools	33.3%		31.8	27^th of 39 public high schools	30.8%	1	23.5	11.6	16.5	34.8	15.0	33.4					$13,251	$697	$13,690
Kent County Secondary ILC	Public	6-12	631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 736-5355	82	12	6.8		24 (29.3%)	51 (62.2%)	3 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)								(n/a)											$53,695	$1,462	$55,987
Early College School at Del State	Public, Charter	7-12	1570 North DuPont Highway	Dover	19901	Kent County	Early College High School at Del State	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 857-3510	519	27	19.2		46 (8.9%)	398 (76.7%)	61 (11.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	54	16^th of 39 public high schools	59.0%		64.9	9^th of 39 public high schools	76.9%	7		32.9	28.4	43.2	10.8	38.9	44.1	34.4	11.8	10.9	$10,189	$579	$7,989
Milford Senior High School	Public	9-12	1019 North Walnut Street	Milford	19963	Kent County	Milford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 422-1610	1,279	76	16.8		561 (43.9%)	324 (25.3%)	318 (24.9%)	19 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.1%)	26.3	29^th of 39 public high schools	25.6%		37.3	24^th of 39 public high schools	38.5%	5	8.6		12.5	33.3	15.8	34.3					$12,445	$673	$11,500
First State Military Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	355 West Duck Creek Road	Clayton	19938	Kent County	First State Military Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 223-2150	439	24	18.2		241 (54.9%)	107 (24.4%)	64 (14.6%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (3.0%)	39.5	24^th of 39 public high schools	38.5%		35.2	25^th of 39 public high schools	35.9%	1		16.0	23.5	42.7	10.3	39.0					$12,478	$461	$11,071
Smyrna High School	Public	9-12	500 Duck Creek Parkway	Smyrna	19977	Kent County	Smyrna School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 653-8581	1,807	109	16.5		941 (52.1%)	614 (34.0%)	159 (8.8%)	26 (1.4%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	57 (3.2%)	50.6	18^th of 39 public high schools	53.8%		44	22^nd of 39 public high schools	43.6%	4		21.6	21.9	46.0	22.2	37.1					$12,883	$362	$12,456

Frequently Asked Questions about POLYTECH High School

How many students attend POLYTECH High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,203 students attended POLYTECH High School.

What district is POLYTECH High School in?

POLYTECH School District

Is POLYTECH High School a good school?

POLYTECH High School ranks 12^th of 39 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of POLYTECH High School?

Students at POLYTECH High School are 55% White, 25% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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