James J Ferris High School vs. William L Dickinson High School
Should you attend James J Ferris High School or William L Dickinson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
James J Ferris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
William L Dickinson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, James J Ferris High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,024 students in grades 9-12, William L Dickinson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,348 students
2,024 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
125 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2013 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2056 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Graduation Rate
81%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
385
653
Grade 10 Students
302
479
Grade 11 Students
299
359
Grade 12 Students
311
419
Ungraded Students
51
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
16%
% Hispanic
56%
50%
% Black
24%
16%
% White
11%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
