Serving 3,810 students in grades 9-12, Dickinson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,810 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dickinson High School's attendance zone covers the entire Dickinson school district, encompassing approximately 65.4 square miles around the city of Dickinson, TX. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickinson High School's student population of 3,810 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 235 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,810 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
235 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dickinson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6343 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
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
94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
The Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson High School's ranking?
Dickinson High School is ranked #6343 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dickinson High School often compared to?
Dickinson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School, Friendswood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson High School?
The graduation rate of Dickinson High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Dickinson High School?
3,810 students attend Dickinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dickinson High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickinson High School?
Dickinson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dickinson High School offer ?
Dickinson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dickinson High School part of?
Dickinson High School is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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