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Dickinson (John) School

1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808

About Dickinson (John) School

The John Dickinson School is a top public high school in Wilmington, Delaware, for students in grades 6 through 12. It is a key part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District and teaches about 800 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. It is known as one of the best schools in the world because it offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and has a 27% participation rate. There are a lot of different kinds of students, and 64% of them are minorities. The John Dickinson School has a 33% proficiency rate in reading and a 13% proficiency rate in math. The school helps students get into college by letting them take the SAT and ACT. The school is well-known for having a strong reputation in the community and a supportive environment. It is one of the most well-known schools in the area. Its strengths are its specialized IB pathways and its promise to give all students a challenging, globally-minded education, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Dickinson (John) School Contact Information

Address

1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808

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Phone

(302) 992-5500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 33% in Reading.
62
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
34
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1032
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 88 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dickinson (John) School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 36.34%
Asian 1.65%
Hispanic 32.66%
Black 26.84%
Two+ Races 2.23%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
36.34%
Asian
1.65%
Hispanic
32.66%
Black
26.84%
Two+ Races
2.23%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1032
43.6%
450 Female
56.4%
582 Male

Student Population

1032 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

206 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The John Dickinson School keeps adding to its International Baccalaureate (IB) program offerings. This gives students access to diploma options and academic paths that are recognized all over the world. New technologies that help middle and high school students work together in the classroom are some of the changes that have been made to schools recently. The school also places a lot of importance on getting involved in the community through seasonal arts festivals and student-led service projects that benefit the Wilmington area.

FAQ

Q1. Are there students from many different backgrounds at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse group of students.

Q2. Does the school offer counseling or therapy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling, behavioral support, and intervention services all in one place.

Q3. Does Dickinson (John) School have Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes?

Ans. Yes, the school offers CTE classes and optional programs.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does Dickinson (John) School have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in sports, clubs, the arts, and leadership programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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