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New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District

Delaware · Public School District
4
Schools
4,688
Students
$21,824
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
96.2%
Graduation Rate
+9.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 4,688 students across 4 schools. It includes 4 high school. Its graduation rate of 96.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,824 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (4)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,824+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
35%
State
58.4%
Local (property tax)
34.6%
Federal
7.0%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
4,688
Students
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.2%
Opportunity Score39/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.2% graduation rate — 9.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,824 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 4,688 students.
What is the graduation rate for New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
The graduation rate is 96.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District spend per student?
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District spends $21,824 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
No, New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District serve?
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.