Hodgson Vo-Tech High School
Vo-tech public high school in Newark, Delaware, United States
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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]
| Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School | |
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2575 Glasgow Ave , Delaware 19702 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°36′03″N 75°44′26″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Vo-tech public high school |
| Established | 1974 |
School district | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District |
| CEEB code | 080111 |
Principal | Christine Colihan |
Teaching staff | 81.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,094 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.51[1] |
| Colors | Maroon and silver |
Athletics conference | Blue Hen Conference - Flight B |
| Mascot | Silver Eagle |
| Website | hodgson |
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]
- Business, Communication, and Computers: Computer Network Administration[6]
- Construction Technologies: Carpentry; Electrical Trades; Industrial Mechanics/Millwright Technologies; Masonry; and Plumbing[6]
- Health Services: Dental Assisting; Health Information Technology; and Nursing Technology[6]
- Public and Consumer Services: Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; and the Teacher Academy for Early Childhood Development[6]
- Science, Energy, and Drafting Technologies: Academy of Manufacturing/Pre-Engineering and Technical Drafting & Design[6]
- Transportation: Auto Body and Auto-Technology[6]
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
- Jamil Merrell,[11] football player
- Bilal Nichols,[12] NFL defensive end for the Chicago Bears
- Brandon Walter, baseball player
