- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dickinson, TX
Dickinson H S
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481707001477
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson H S ranks #6 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+144 students YoY
Dickinson H S held near 3,763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+144 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 226.5 → 234.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+144 students YoY 481707001477 · Dickinson, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,810 enr · 16.9:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: R D Mcadams J H (891 students)
Dickinson H S held near 3,763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+144 headcount). Teacher FTE added 226.5 → 234.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dickinson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- R D Mcadams J 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- Eugene 'Gene' 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- John and Shama 614
John and Shamarion Barber Middle
614 students
What this shows Dickinson H S reports 3,810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson H S compares
Dickinson H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,810 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,810
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
799
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
White 24.2%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Dickinson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickinson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R D Mcadams J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John and Shamarion Barber Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson H S
How many students attend Dickinson H S?
Dickinson H S has 3,810 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dickinson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,619 (2022-23) → 3,763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+144).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dickinson H S?
56.9% of students at Dickinson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson H S?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson H S?
Dickinson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickinson H S rank among schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson H S ranks #6 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides Dickinson H S, Dickinson Isd also operates R D Mcadams J H (891 students), Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students), and Louis G Lobit El (774 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.