Charles O Dickerson High School

100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 299 students in grades 9-12, Charles O Dickerson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles O Dickerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Charles O Dickerson High School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Charles O Dickerson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles O Dickerson High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#222 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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90-94%
55%
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≥90%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
84%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles O Dickerson High School's ranking?
Charles O Dickerson High School is ranked #222 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Charles O Dickerson High School often compared to?
Charles O Dickerson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ithaca Senior High School, Lansing High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles O Dickerson High School?
The graduation rate of Charles O Dickerson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Charles O Dickerson High School?
299 students attend Charles O Dickerson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Charles O Dickerson High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles O Dickerson High School?
Charles O Dickerson High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles O Dickerson High School offer ?
Charles O Dickerson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles O Dickerson High School part of?
Charles O Dickerson High School is part of Trumansburg Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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