Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School

School Overview
Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a premier career and technical education (CTE) institution serving students within the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between rigorous academic preparation and real-world professional readiness. By offering a diverse range of specialized career programs—including fields such as allied health, information technology, construction trades, culinary arts, and public service—Hodgson Vo-Tech provides students with the hands-on experience and industry-standard certifications necessary to succeed in a competitive workforce or to pursue advanced studies at the collegiate level.

Beyond its technical curriculum, Hodgson fosters a supportive and inclusive school community that emphasizes character development, leadership, and citizenship. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations, such as SkillsUSA, which help refine their professional skills and expand their networks. With a focus on cultivating "life-ready" graduates, the school integrates academic excellence with practical problem-solving, ensuring that every student who walks across the graduation stage is well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to their chosen career path and the broader Delaware community.
1,061
Total Students
80.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Demographic Student Count
White317
Hispanic196
Black450
Asian17
Two or More74
American Indian6
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    450 (42.4 %)
  • White
    317 (29.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    196 (18.5 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (7.0 %)
  • Asian
    17 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
Phone: (302)834-0990
Website: http://www.hodgsonde.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 293
Grade 10 269
Grade 11 263
Grade 12 236

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9293
Grade 10269
Grade 11263
Grade 12236
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female55452.2%
Male50747.8%