The John Dickinson School, previously known as John Dickinson High School, is a public high school in the Pike Creek area of Wilmington, Delaware.
Serving 1,027 students in grades 6-12, Dickinson (John) School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware 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 Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickinson (John) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dickinson (John) School's student population of 1,027 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,027 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dickinson (John) School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson (John) School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
25%
31%
White
34%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson (John) School's ranking?
Dickinson (John) School is ranked #111 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson (John) School?
The graduation rate of Dickinson (John) School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dickinson (John) School?
1,027 students attend Dickinson (John) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Dickinson (John) School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickinson (John) School?
Dickinson (John) School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickinson (John) School offer ?
Dickinson (John) School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickinson (John) School part of?
Dickinson (John) School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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