- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dickinson, ND
Dickinson High School
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380003800132
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson High School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Dickinson High School held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 380003800132 · Dickinson, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,022 enr · 18.3:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson Middle School (944 students)
Dickinson High School held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Dickinson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dickinson High School
1,022 students
- Dickinson Midd
Dickinson Middle School
944 students
- Prairie Rose E
Prairie Rose Elementary School
490 students
- Lincoln Elemen 387
Lincoln Elementary School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem 370
Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- Heart River El 273
Heart River Elementary School
273 students
What this shows Dickinson High School reports 1,022 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson High School compares
Dickinson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 50% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Dickinson High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Dickinson 1 reports $14,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickinson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heart River Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Dickinson
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,022 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson High School
How many students attend Dickinson High School?
Dickinson High School has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dickinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,060 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson High School is 18.3:1, which is 55% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dickinson High School?
14.1% of students at Dickinson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson High School?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson High School?
Dickinson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickinson High School rank among high schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dickinson, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides Dickinson High School, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson Middle School (944 students), Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (387 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.