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What do students at POLYTECH High School actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
1,228
High
STATE 1,068
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLYTECH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 100075000092
POLYTECH High School
823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE 19980 · (302) 697-3255 · Kent County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBCAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL1,228 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 58% of Delaware public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Delaware public high schools
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
80 FTE teachers
STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 334 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 329 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 279 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 286 | 23% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where POLYTECH High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Delaware | In Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,228 | #14 of 41 | #5 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #15 of 38 | #1 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.6% | #27 of 38 | #4 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.4% | #24 of 28 | #6 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,228
+46 (+4%) vs 2020
+18% since 2000-01, when it was 1,040
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,228 | 80 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,225 | 91 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,203 | 93 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,182 | 86 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,188 | 87 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1,194 | 88 | 13.6:1 | 19% (225) |
| 2010-11 | 1,185 | 117 | 10.1:1 | 24% (285) |
| 2000-01 | 1,040 | 83 | 12.5:1 | 17% (181) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for POLYTECH High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (1,188 to 1,228); teachers down 8% (87 to 80).
About POLYTECH High School
POLYTECH High School is a high school located in Woodside, Delaware, in Kent County. It offers grades 9 through 12 and has 1,228 students enrolled.
POLYTECH School District is responsible for POLYTECH High School.
Of every 100 students at POLYTECH High School, about 54 are White. It is also 25% Black, 11% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. Among Kent County residents, the White share is about 58%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 63%.
With 80 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 15.3:1. The average for high schools in Delaware is 16.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher.
Among Delaware public high schools, POLYTECH High School outscored 58%, which works out to a B on the allk12 Grade.
In Kent County, the median household earns about $74,477 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 28%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Across Kent County, 55 public schools serve about 31,256 students.
Among nearby public schools, Star Hill Elementary School is closest at about 2.0 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 46 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The number of students per teacher increased from 13.7 to 15.3 over 4 years.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at POLYTECH High School. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Kent County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
187,604
Census ACS
Median income
$74,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
31,256 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Star Hill Elementary School2.0 mi · 429
- Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School2.0 mi · 487
- David E. Robinson Elementary School2.3 mi · 514
- Positive Outcomes Charter School2.5 mi · 119
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School2.7 mi · 647
- Allen Frear Elementary School2.7 mi · 504
Frequently asked questions
About POLYTECH High SchoolHow many students attend POLYTECH High School?
POLYTECH High School enrolls approximately 1,228 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does POLYTECH High School serve?
POLYTECH High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at POLYTECH High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at POLYTECH High School is approximately 15.3:1 (80 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at POLYTECH High School?
At POLYTECH High School, the student body is approximately 54% White, 11% Hispanic, 25% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is POLYTECH High School public or private?
POLYTECH High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by POLYTECH School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.