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Polytech High School vs. Smyrna High School

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School Overview

School
Polytech High School
823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Smyrna High School
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Polytech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Smyrna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,225 students in grades 9-12, Polytech High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12, Smyrna High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,225 students
1,790 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Polytech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smyrna High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Polytech High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smyrna High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
106 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Polytech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smyrna High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Polytech High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the POLYTECH School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smyrna School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#84 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
#103 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Polytech High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smyrna High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
22%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polytech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the POLYTECH School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smyrna High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smyrna School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polytech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the POLYTECH School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smyrna High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smyrna School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 20% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Top 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polytech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the POLYTECH School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smyrna High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Smyrna School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 10% in DE)
93%
(Top 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Polytech High School with the average graduation rate observed in the POLYTECH School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smyrna High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Smyrna School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Polytech High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smyrna High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
345
466
Grade 10 Students
297
476
Grade 11 Students
297
428
Grade 12 Students
286
420

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Polytech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the POLYTECH School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smyrna High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smyrna School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Polytech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the POLYTECH School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smyrna High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smyrna School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Polytech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the POLYTECH School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smyrna High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smyrna School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Polytech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the POLYTECH School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smyrna High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smyrna School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Polytech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the POLYTECH School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smyrna High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smyrna School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Polytech High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the POLYTECH School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smyrna High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smyrna School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Polytech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the POLYTECH School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smyrna High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smyrna School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(12-13 School Year Data)
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Polytech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the POLYTECH School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smyrna High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smyrna School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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