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Ranked 166 of 257 in New Jersey
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See top schools in Jersey CityWilliam L. Dickinson High School is a public high school in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is one of eight high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools district, which serves students in grades 9 through 12. There is one teacher for every 14 to 15 students at the school, which has about 1,200 students. This gives kids a structured place to learn that helps them grow both in and out of school. There are a lot of different programs at William L Dickinson High School. These are Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes, core academic classes, and elective pathways. About 34% of students take AP® classes, which are harder than regular classes and help them get ready for college. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 67% economically disadvantaged, and about 84% are not white. About 25% of students are good at math and 30% are good at reading in 2025–2026. Students can study for college and take the SAT and ACT at the same time. At the district level, each student's money is used to buy technology, teaching materials, and programs for students.
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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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
1856 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
309 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Fiona Graham, a student at William L. Dickinson High School, received a $2,500 check from the NY Jets for the Latino Excellence in Youth Football Award for her great play on the school's Girls Flag Football team. The school is also putting on a number of events, such as the eMerge Showcase and the Bilingual/ESL/WL Proclamation Ceremony. Dickinson High School has also teamed up with YPIE, a non-profit group, to help students get ready for college and get into college.
Q1. What kind of education does the school provide?
Ans. William L. Dickinson High School offers a good mix of academics and activities outside of class.
Q2. Is there help available for the SAT or ACT?
Ans. School students get help and materials for standardized tests.
Q3. Are there chances to explore different careers?
Ans. Programs that focus on careers help students think about their future options.
Q4. What does the school do to get students involved?
Ans. School spirit and involvement are encouraged by clubs, activities, and events.
Q5. What kind of culture does the school have?
Ans. A culture that is respectful and welcoming helps people grow both personally and academically.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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