Serving 982 students in grades 9-12, Dickinson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 5% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickinson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dickinson High School's student population of 982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickinson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
4%
5%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson High School's ranking?
Dickinson High School is ranked #419 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Dickinson High School often compared to?
Dickinson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Heart High School, Dickinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson High School?
The graduation rate of Dickinson High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dickinson High School?
982 students attend Dickinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dickinson High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson High School?
Dickinson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dickinson High School offer ?
Dickinson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickinson High School part of?
Dickinson High School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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