William L Dickinson High School
1,786 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
William L. Dickinson High School, located at 2 Palisade Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a historic landmark institution that has served the local community for over a century. Opened in 1906, the school is well-known for its impressive collegiate Gothic architecture and its commanding position overlooking the Jersey City skyline. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, it functions as a comprehensive high school that draws a diverse student body from across the city, offering a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic teams that reflect the vibrant multiculturalism of the area.
Beyond its academic offerings, Dickinson High School is often celebrated for its cultural significance and its role in the city's history. The campus features notable facilities, including an auditorium that has hosted countless community events and a traditional academic setting that aims to prepare students for higher education and career paths. By balancing a rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Dickinson remains a cornerstone of the Jersey City community, committed to providing a broad-based education to a diverse population of students.
Beyond its academic offerings, Dickinson High School is often celebrated for its cultural significance and its role in the city's history. The campus features notable facilities, including an auditorium that has hosted countless community events and a traditional academic setting that aims to prepare students for higher education and career paths. By balancing a rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Dickinson remains a cornerstone of the Jersey City community, committed to providing a broad-based education to a diverse population of students.
1,786
Total Students
130.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 284 |
| Hispanic | 880 |
| Black | 296 |
| Asian | 269 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 29 |
| Pacific Islander | 10 |
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Hispanic880 (49.3%)
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Black296 (16.6%)
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White284 (15.9%)
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Asian269 (15.1%)
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American Indian29 (1.6%)
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Two or More18 (1.0%)
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Pacific Islander10 (0.6%)
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: | Jersey City Public Schools |
| Phone: | (201)714-4400 |
| Website: | http://wdhs.jcboe.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,786 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 130.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,294 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 74 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
586
Grade 10
380
Grade 11
367
Grade 12
453
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 586 |
| Grade 10 | 380 |
| Grade 11 | 367 |
| Grade 12 | 453 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 788 | 44.1% |
| Male | 998 | 55.9% |
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