Dickinson (John) School

1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808

redclay.schoolwires.net/dickinson

1,027 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,027

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickinson (John) School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	367
Black	257
Asian	25
Two or More	25
American Indian	4

Hispanic
367 (35.7%)
White
349 (34.0%)
Black
257 (25.0%)
Asian
25 (2.4%)
Two or More
25 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Red Clay Consolidated School District
Phone:	(302)992-5500
Website:	http://redclay.schoolwires.net/dickinson
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,027
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 85

Grade 9 225

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 150