Dickinson High School is a public high school located in Dickinson, North Dakota. It currently serves about 1,060 students and is a part of the Dickinson Public Schools system. The official school colors are orange and black and the athletic teams are known as the Midgets.
Serving 1,060 students in grades 9-12, Dickinson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickinson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dickinson High School's student population of 1,060 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Dickinson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
4%
5%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Midgets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson High School's ranking?
Dickinson High School is ranked #308 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Dickinson High School often compared to?
Dickinson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Heart High School, Dickinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson High School?
The graduation rate of Dickinson High School is 85%, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dickinson High School?
1,060 students attend Dickinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dickinson High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickinson High School?
Dickinson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dickinson High School offer ?
Dickinson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickinson High School part of?
Dickinson High School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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