Hodgson Vo-Tech High School

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Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School
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Hodgson Vo-Tech High School
2575 Glasgow Ave

Newark
,
Delaware
19702

United States
Coordinates 39°36′03″N75°44′26″W / 39.6008°N 75.7405°W / 39.6008; -75.7405
Information
Type Vo-tech public high school
Established1974(50 years ago) (1974)
School district New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
CEEB code 080111
PrincipalChristine Colihan
Teaching staff80.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,061 (2022-2023) [1]
Student to teacher ratio13.26 [1]
Color(s)Maroon and silver
  
Athletics conference Blue Hen Conference - Flight B
MascotSilver Eagle
Website hodgson.nccvt.k12.de.us

Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School is a public high school in Glasgow, Delaware and is one of four vocational-technical school high schools within the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. [1]

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Brief History

The school was conceptually established in 1974 after the overwhelming success of Delcastle Technical High School and opened in 1976 as a part of Newark Public Schools. [2] [3] Two years later, Hodgson became a part of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. [4] [5]

Academics

In addition to 10 credits within their chosen program, Hodgson students must meet Delaware core standards: 4 credits of English and math; 3 science and social studies credits; 2 language credits; 1 physical education credit; and 0.5 health credits. [6] Each of the career programs has its own required courses, which allows students to gain the most contextual education possible. [6]

There are 16 career programs separated into six distinct areas at Hodgson: [7]

Hodgson also has partnerships with higher education institutions such as Delaware Technical and Community College, University of Delaware, Wilmington University so students can earn dual enrollment credits as well. [6] In 2017, more than 90% of those enrolled in college courses finished them successfully. [8]

Athletics

Hodgson is part of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association and offers fourteen varsity sport teams that compete in Blue Hen Conference, Flight "A". [9] [10]

Notable alumni

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