Dickinson J High School serves 1,017 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Dickinson J High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dickinson J High School?
1,017 students attend Dickinson J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dickinson J High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson J High School?
Dickinson J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dickinson J High School offer ?
Dickinson J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dickinson J High School part of?
Dickinson J High School is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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