DICKINSON (JOHN) HIGH SCHOOL
Dickinson (John) High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 814 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Dickinson (John) High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Dickinson High School, located on Milltown Road in Wilmington, Delaware, is a comprehensive public secondary school within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Known for its historical roots and dedication to academic and extracurricular development, the school serves a diverse student body by offering a variety of college-preparatory courses, career-technical education programs, and Advanced Placement opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a wide range of athletics, clubs, and arts programs. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, educators, and the surrounding community, John Dickinson High School strives to cultivate an inclusive culture that supports both individual growth and civic responsibility, aiming to equip its graduates with the essential skills needed to thrive in a global society.
For more information, contact Dickinson (John) High School at (302) 992-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, DE 19808-4099
(302) 992-5500
DICKINSON (JOHN) HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, DE with about 814 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Total Students:
- 814
- Teachers:
- 58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 814 students
- White
- 36.6%
- Black or African American
- 31.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.0%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.