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 |
Teaching staff | 79.00 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 1,125 (2017-18)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 14.24[1] |
Color(s) | Maroon and Silver |
Athletics conference | Blue Hen Conference - Flight B |
Mascot | Silver Eagle |
Website | http://hodgson.nccvt.k12.de.us/ |
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, which includes Delcastle Technical High School near Wilmington, Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington, and St. Georges Technical High School in Middletown.
Built in 1974, Hodgson has approximately 1,021 students enrolled in its full-time career training programs.
Brief History
Built in 1974, The Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School was dedicated on October 17, 1976 by Newark School District, Newark, DE. This school is located just south of Glasgow, DE on state highway 896.
Academics & Career Studies
Hodgson's academics and career courses train students for various occupations, colleges, or technical schools. Academics Course selection at Hodgson Vo-Tech High School is based on the career program of study chosen by the student. Courses meet the high school graduation requirements as well as the certificate of competency requirements for that career program.
Paid cooperative training work opportunity (co-op) allows Hodgson's 12th grade students to work in paid entry-level positions in a related business or industry while completing their high school graduation requirements.
Career Programs
- Construction Technologies
- Health Services
- Public & Consumer Services
- Science, Energy & Technology
- Transportation
Athletics
Hodgson Vocational Technical High School offers Varsity, Junior Varsity (J.V.) and Freshman sports and activities.
Fall Sports
- Football
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Volleyball
Winter Sports
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Ice Hockey
- Indoor Track
- Wrestling
Spring Sports
- Baseball
- Golf
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Lacrosse
- Girls Soccer
- Softball
- Track & Field
Notable alumni
- Bilal Nichols, gridiron football player[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- ^ Haugh, David. "Raised by his grandparents, rookie Bilal Nichols is the tyoe of high-character player Bears need". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2019.