Dickinson High School

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Dickinson High School serves 1,029 students in grades 9-12.

Dickinson High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,029 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
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:

School Overview

Dickinson High School's student population of 1,029 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,029 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Dickinson High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Dickinson High School by grade.

School Rankings

Dickinson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dickinson High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (ND)

Overall Testing Rank

#419 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dickinson High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dickinson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

28%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dickinson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dickinson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

11%

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

White

76%

73%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dickinson High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.41

0.45

This chart display the diversity score of Dickinson High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

93%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Dickinson High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dickinson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dickinson 1 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dickinson High School's ranking?

Dickinson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

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 86%.

How many students attend Dickinson High School?

1,029 students attend Dickinson High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Dickinson High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,029 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 5%)
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