Enrollment
1,022
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380003800132
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dickinson High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dickinson High School
Dickinson High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Dickinson, North Dakota, enrolling 1,022 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 95% of North Dakota schools and 55% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,022 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dickinson 1 spends $14,801 per pupil, 20% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dickinson's high schools, it stands alongside Southwest Community High School (48 students): Dickinson High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 12:1).
Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson Middle School (944 students) and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students) alongside Dickinson High School.
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 High School compares
Dickinson High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickinson 1, which includes Dickinson High School.
$14,801
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 49.9%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,022 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dickinson High School a good school?
Dickinson High School earns 34/100 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. 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 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.
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