Hodgson Vo-Tech High School

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
Address
2575 Glasgow Ave.

Newark
,
Delaware

U.S.
Information
TypeVoc-tech public high school
Established1974
School districtNew Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
PrincipalChristine Colihan
Faculty79 (FTE) (2019-2020)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,096 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.87[1]
Color(s)Maroon and Silver
Athletics conferenceBlue Hen Conference - Flight B
MascotSilver Eagle
Websitehodgson.nccvt.k12.de.us

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]

  • Fall: football, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, boys' soccer, girls' volleyball[9]
  • Winter: boys' and girls' basketball, cheerleading, indoor track, wrestling[9]
  • Spring: baseball, golf, boys' and girls' lacrosse, girls' soccer, softball, track & field[9]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  2. "$Millions boom career ed schools here: 3 more set for county". The News Journal. 1973-04-10. p. 31. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
  3. "Hodgson School opens its doors". The Morning News. 1976-09-09. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
  4. Gehrt, Victoria C. (February 23, 2015). "How technical education shapes the future of Delaware". Delaware Online. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  5. "Merger of Howard, Hodgson under Vo-Tech Board urged". The News Journal. 1976-12-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
  6. "Guide to course selection 2021-2022" (PDF). 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  7. "Career Program Overview". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  8. "Go Further, Faster at the Award Winning NCC Vo-Tech High Schools". 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  9. "Hodgson - SilverEaglesSports". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  10. Greene, Sean (2020-12-21). "Newark set to rejoin Flight A starting in 2021-22". Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  11. Haugh, David. "Raised by his grandparents, rookie Bilal Nichols is the tyoe of high-character player Bears need". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
  12. "Men's Basketball Alum Nick Richards Getting Comfortable in Professional Ball, Playing for the Reading Rockets". Wilmington University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-07-10.

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