William L Dickinson High School
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools · Grades 9-12
356th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
William L Dickinson High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks William L Dickinson High School 356th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
William L Dickinson High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 391 students tested
William L Dickinson High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,856 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.0% | 50.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 15.6% | 16.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 12.5% | 15.8% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 19.7% | 14.7% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near William L Dickinson High School
Typical home value $545K in zip 07306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near William L Dickinson High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Dr Ronald McNair High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.4 mi away12th of 404
ELA 99% · Math 86% - 2James J Ferris High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.6 mi away339th of 404
ELA 29% · Math 10% - 9Academy of Technology DesignHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 0.6 mi away41st of 404
ELA 87% · Math 62% - 10County Prep High SchoolHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 0.6 mi away26th of 404
ELA 91% · Math 70% - 9Liberty High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1 mi away51st of 404
ELA 91% · Math 52% - 1Lincoln High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.2 mi away369th of 404
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 8Hoboken High SchoolHoboken Public School District · 1.6 mi away111th of 404
ELA 69% · Math 42% - 4Innovation High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 2.1 mi away273rd of 404
ELA 50% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William L Dickinson High School in?
William L Dickinson High School is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is William L Dickinson High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William L Dickinson High School 356th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of William L Dickinson High School?
Hispanic 50%, Black 17%, White 16%, Asian 15% (1,856 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William L Dickinson High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07306 is $545K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.