Hodgson Vo-Tech High School
Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School | |
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2575 Glasgow Ave. , | |
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Type | Voc-tech public high school |
Established | 1974 |
School district | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District |
Principal | Christine Colihan |
Faculty | 79 (FTE) (2019-2020)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 1,096 (2019-20)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.87[1] |
Color(s) | Maroon and Silver |
Athletics conference | Blue Hen Conference - Flight B |
Mascot | Silver Eagle |
Website | hodgson |
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]
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[]
- Bilal Nichols,[11] NFL defensive end for the Chicago Bears
- Nick Richards,[12] NBL (England) player for the Reading Rockets
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "$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.
- ^ "Hodgson School opens its doors". The Morning News. 1976-09-09. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Gehrt, Victoria C. (February 23, 2015). "How technical education shapes the future of Delaware". Delaware Online. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "Merger of Howard, Hodgson under Vo-Tech Board urged". The News Journal. 1976-12-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Guide to course selection 2021-2022" (PDF). 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "Career Program Overview". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "Go Further, Faster at the Award Winning NCC Vo-Tech High Schools". 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ a b c d "Hodgson - SilverEaglesSports". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ Greene, Sean (2020-12-21). "Newark set to rejoin Flight A starting in 2021-22". Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ Haugh, David. "Raised by his grandparents, rookie Bilal Nichols is the tyoe of high-character player Bears need". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ "Men's Basketball Alum Nick Richards Getting Comfortable in Professional Ball, Playing for the Reading Rockets". Wilmington University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
External links[]
- High schools in New Castle County, Delaware
- Public high schools in Delaware
- Vocational and technical schools in Delaware
- 1974 establishments in Delaware
- Educational institutions established in 1974