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Admissions FAQs

General Admissions

Is there a tuition fee for attending?

No. Howard, Delcastle, Hodgson, and St. Georges are public high schools. There is no tuition.

Who can apply for admission?

Students must live within one of the following New Castle County school districts: Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, or Red Clay.

  • 9th grade: Any 8th-grade student living in an eligible district may apply during the School Choice window.
  • 10th grade: Transfer students residing in eligible districts may apply if space is available in select programs.

Your child must be registered in their feeder school before completing the online School Choice application. If you are registering your child in a Delaware public school for the first time, please complete the Delaware standard registration form.

How are students selected?

Selection is based on academic performance (grades and attendance) and available space in the selected program. We try to honor first-choice selections but may offer second or third choices if necessary.

Do promotion requirements affect admission?

Yes. Admission is provisional until the student meets promotion requirements in their home district, they must pass English and at least one other main subject like Math, Science, or Social Studies.

Application Requirements

What is considered a completed application (9th grade)?

  • Online application form
  • Final 7th-grade report card
  • Most recent 8th-grade report card with attendance
  • A copy of your behavior record from 7th and 8th grade (choose one):
    • Report from school system (e.g., eSchool)
    • Official letter on school letterhead
    • Student Data Sheet
  • Student must be registered in their feeder school within an eligible district before completing the application.

What is required for 10th grade applicants?

Can I submit more than one application?

No. Only one application per student is accepted.

Admissions Timeline

When can I apply?

  • 9th grade: Apply through SchoolChoiceDE.org from November to January.
  • 10th grade: A separate application opens in May, for eligible programs only.

When are admissions decisions released?

  • 9th grade: Early March
  • 10th grade: Mid-summer

Are admissions first-come, first-served?

No. As long as you apply on time, your application will be reviewed the same as everyone else's.

School Life

Are transportation services provided?

Yes, free countywide transportation is provided. This includes buses for sports and clubs after school.

Are sports and extracurriculars offered?

Yes. All schools offer sports, clubs, honor societies, and activities like drama, yearbook, and student government. Students can also join career clubs related to their programs.

Is Driver Education available?

Yes. All 10th-grade students receive Driver Education during the school day.

How many career programs are available?

There are currently 41 career programs across six categories. Note that availability may vary by school and year.

After Graduation

Can VoTech graduates go to college?

Yes. More than 80% of our students go to trade school, college, or job training programs after they graduate.

School Locations

Howard High School of Technology
401 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
📞 (302) 571-5420

Delcastle Technical High School
1417 Newport Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
📞 (302) 995-8081

Hodgson Vo-Tech High School
2575 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702
📞 (302) 834-7233

St. Georges Technical High School
555 Hyett’s Corner Road, Middletown, DE 19709
📞 (302) 449-3360

Contact Us

Who can I contact with admissions questions?

NCCVT Office of Admissions – (302) 995-8035
Para obtener información en español, llame al (302) 995-8035.