The John Dickinson School

The John Dickinson School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1801 Milltown Rd,  Wilmington, DE
Red Clay Consolidated School District
3.7
3.5
973 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
35%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
22.9%
State Average
32.6%
Science
11.2%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
White
36.5%
Hispanic
30.8%
Black
27.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware 143 Students
Delaware State University 55 Students
Temple University 54 Students
Penn State 46 Students
Widener University 32 Students
Goldey-Beacom College 27 Students
Morgan State University 26 Students
Drexel University 23 Students
Wilmington University 23 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton-Wilmington 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 35 Students
Biology 33 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Communications 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 61 Reviews
5.0 Junior
7/1/2024
It is a great school, lots of kids and gives a great high school experience, teachers are nice and prepares u well for future.
5.0 Senior
6/24/2024
I had a really amazing time attending the John Dickinson school. The teachers were wonderful and open to talk to and the staff were always helpful. The students of John Dickinson were the most wonderful people I have met and I have made long time friends being at that school.
5.0
6/27/2023
I live the John Dickinson School. I say this because of the environment around me it's so diverse here. The education is great as well we have an IB program that I am apart of and I enjoy it so much as it prepares me for college. I have never had any problems there and it just overall a great school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/15/2025
when i try to go sleep they dont play sleepy phonk 12 hour versoin. than jah starts asking me what a father is, im so done bye bye.
2.0 student
4/12/2025
As a current student at this school, I cannot count how many times i’ve shed tears over this school. It’s not the staff or administration whatsoever and I feel terribly sorry for majority. The atmosphere is terrible, nobody participates in spirit weeks, dances, events, or even non school sanctioned...
4.0 parent
10/19/2023
Had three kids graduate JDHS. All got a great start into college. One went to UD, one to Goldey-Beacom, one to Naval Academy in Annapolis. Great athletic programs. Teachers that care. IB program getting better every year.
3.0 parent
9/20/2023
I pulled my child out of this school after 2 years there. The good: He never had a teacher he didn't like. They were all very good, communicated well and had his best interests at heart. I honestly feel sorry for the teachers because the kids give them no respect and they are just trying to do their...

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The John Dickinson School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Wilmington, DE, in the Pike Creek neighborhood, and is served by the Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 973 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. The John Dickinson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1090. The average home value in this area is $395,641. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Central School, Meadowood School, Thomas McKean High School, and more. Learn more about what Wilmington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The John Dickinson School.

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