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 courses in various academic and vocational areas, seven advanced placement courses, 16 college dual credit courses, and five early entry courses at Dickinson State University. 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.
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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
The following courses are offered as DUAL CREDIT or EARLY ENTRY through Dickinson State University. The courses offered will vary from year to year. *Denotes early entry courses.
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP US History
Advanced Algebra II
Advanced Psychology
Agronomy*
Applied Animal Science
College Composition I*
College Composition II*
Equine Science I
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking*
Honors World History
Human Anatomy
Introduction to Education*
Law Enforcement I
LE II/Criminal Justice
Medical Terminology
Pre-Calculus
Students enrolling in dual credit or early entry classes in English and Mathematics will need to meet the entrance scores (ACT, Compass, Accuplacer, QAS, AAF exams) as established by the University System.
Agriculture
Business/Marketing/Office
Computer Science
Family/Consumer Science
Fine Arts
Health Science/Public Safety
Leadership
Music
Recreational Engines
World Languages
Trades
Architecture and Engineering
Automotive
Basic Mechanics
Construction Technology
CDL
Design and Build
Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Operation
Interior Design
Welding
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
SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS
Acalympics
Art Club
Baseball
Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Best Friends Mentoring
Capella Choir
Cheerleading
Close Up
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Dance
Dic Dak (Yearbook)
Drama
E-Sports
FBLA
FFA
FCCLA
Football
Golf (Boys & Girls)
Gymnastics
Hockey (Boys & Girls)
Leadership Dickinson
Math Club
National Honor Society
Science Club
Skills USA
Soccer (Boys & Girls)
Softball
Speech
Student Congress
Student Council
Swim and Dive (Boys & Girls)
Tennis (Girls)
Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
TSA (Technology Student Association)
Volleyball
Wrestling (Boys & Girls)