Dickinson High School

Dickinson High School educates an average of 1000 students in grades 9 through 12.
It employs 4 certified administrators, 63 certified teachers, 4 counselors, 1 school social worker, 1 ELL instructor, and 39 classified members.
DHS utilizes a four-block per day schedule, allowing students to earn up to 8 credits per year. DHS is State A Accredited with Commendation by the North Central Association (NCA).
We offer approximately 191 different courses in various academic and vocational areas, as well as seven Advanced Placement courses and 9 college dual credit courses. Students can select courses to prepare them for continuing education at the technical or academic level.
DHS has a history of preparing students who become National Honor Merit Scholars. Dickinson High School requires students to earn 26 credits for graduation.
Quick factS |
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Year Built | 1968 |
Additions/Renovations | 1972, 1974, 1979, 1997 |
Current Enrollment | 1,084 - September 1, 2023 |
Capacity | 1,100 |
Principal | Jeff Brandt |
AP US History - Gr. 11
AP Language & Comp - Gr. 11, 12
AP Calculus - Gr. 12
AP Biology - Gr. 11,12
AP Literature & Comp - Gr. 12
AP Chemistry - Gr. 11, 12
AP Economics - Gr. 12
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP US History
AP Literature & Comp
Advanced Speech
Applied Psychology
College Algebra
College Composition I*
College Composition II*
Equine Science II
Honors World History
Intro to Ed. w/ Field Experiance*
Medical Terminology
Mythology*
Pre-Calculus
*Students enrolling in dual credit classes in English and Mathematics will need to meet the entrance scores (ACT, QAS, AAF exams) as established by the University System.
Music
Recreational Engines
Foreign Languages
Health Careers
Business/Marketing/Office
Technology Education
Welding
Construction Technology
Automotive
Family/Consumer Science
Drafting/Interior Design
Leadership
The grading system for Dickinson High School uses the letters A,B,C,D,F and I. F indicates a failing grade and I is incomplete. In general, the other four grades are interpreted as follows:
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
A - Superior
B - Good/Above Average
C - Average
D - Passing/Below Average
Athletics
Clubs
Boys
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Track
Cross Country
Hockey
Golf
Wrestling
Swimming
Tennis
Dance
Cheerleading
Soccer
Girls
Volleyball
Basketball
Fast Pitch Softball
Track
Cross Country
Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Swimming
Tennis
Dance
Cheerleading
Soccer
Wrestling
FFA
Speech Team
Close-Up
Yearbook
Student Council
Medical Explorers
French Club
Robotics Club
Pep Band
1-2-3 Competition
National Honor Society
DPS Youth Police Academy
FBLA
Student Congress
Science Club
Skills USA
Math Club
Drama
Art Club
Jazz Band
Swing Choir
Students for Service
Technology Student Assoc. (TSA)
Best Friends Mentoring Program