Dickinson High School is a public high school located in Dickinson, North Dakota. It currently serves about 1,060 students and is a part of the Dickinson Public Schools system. The official school colors are orange and black and the athletic teams are now known as the Mavericks.
Serving 1,022 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 33% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dickinson High School's student population of 1,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,022 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dickinson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
The Mavericks
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 #308 out of 449 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson High School?
The graduation rate of Dickinson High School is 85%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Dickinson High School?
1,022 students attend Dickinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dickinson High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickinson High School?
Dickinson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dickinson High School offer ?
Dickinson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickinson High School part of?
Dickinson High School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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