POLYTECH High School

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POLYTECH High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
823 Walnut Shade Rd,  Woodside, DE
4.1
4.5
1,196 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peel
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.56
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
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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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
22.5%
State Average
23.9%
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
51.8%
Male
48.3%
White
54.2%
Black
24.8%
Hispanic
10.5%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 429 Students
Delaware State University 261 Students
Penn State 154 Students
Temple University 131 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry 122 Students
Howard University 90 Students
Wilmington University 85 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 82 Students
Towson University 78 Students
Morgan State University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 123 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Biology 77 Students
Business 66 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Elementary Education 38 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Education 31 Students
Physical Therapy 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 274 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/7/2026
Overall the school is an amazing community and great learning environment compared to my prior schools. The teachers and the quality of the schools facilities are amazing. We have very few issues within the school and it's a very tight knit community.
5.0 Junior
12/6/2025
Overall, my experience with Polytech has been absolutely phenomenal. There are 21 technical areas you can choose to prosper in, a wide variety of experiences to have, and students are held at a professional standard rather than being a "pass to get out" type of school. I really enjoy going there and learning, and I hope a similar experience for future students.
5.0 Senior
10/1/2025
My favorite part about this school is that it is a Vo-tech, it has countless opportunities to work, which help students actually learn instead of being stuck in the classroom.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,196 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $388,166. 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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