Polytech High School

Polytech High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
823 Walnut Shade Rd,  Woodside, DE
4.0
4.5
1,196 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peel
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
57.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
20.6%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
237:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
55.4%
Black
25%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware 403 Students
Delaware State University 245 Students
Penn State 134 Students
Temple University 120 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry 105 Students
Howard University 88 Students
Wilmington University 83 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 72 Students
Towson University 72 Students
Morgan State University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 115 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Biology 74 Students
Business 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Elementary Education 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Education 29 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 289 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
4/16/2025
My school is great. We have technical shop areas that prepare you to continue the path in college. I feel like it has really prepared me for the world. Otherwise I would like them to pick people instead of a lottery system so people really want to be here.
4.0 Parent
4/8/2025
I would like to see the school treat the arts and music programs like they do the sports also I would like to see drama become an actual class.
5.0 Senior
2/1/2025
My overall high school experience was good. I learned a lot throughout all of my 4 years attending Polytech. I met a lot of great people there that I will continue to be friends with beyond graduation. I wouldn't like to see much change, everything is pretty good.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/19/2023
My child has attend her first year at polytech and has nothing but issues with teachers. Beginning of the school year the math teach has made comments about how child learns differently from other students and didn’t care that my child was failing. I confronted the teacher, they owed up to it and no...
5.0 parent
3/3/2023
My child loves this school, she's learning new things from her shop and is prepared for college.

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Polytech High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 823 Walnut Shade Rd in Woodside, in the Camden neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 1,196 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Polytech High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $318,124. Discover additional schools in the area, like John S. Charlton School, Caesar Rodney High School, Positive Outcomes Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Woodside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polytech High School.

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