Enrollment
3,810
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
226.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dickinson H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Dickinson, Texas, enrolling 3,810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,810 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (24%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Discipline events run high: 1,012 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,810 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dickinson Isd also operates R D Mcadams J H (891 students) and Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students) alongside Dickinson H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dickinson H S compares
Dickinson H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickinson Isd, which includes Dickinson H S.
$11,708
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 36.5%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Dickinson H S a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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