Dickson High School

Summary:

Dickson High School is a public high school located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, serving around 370 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ardmore School District, which is ranked 125 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dickson High School has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Native American (16.49%) and students of two or more races (17.3%) compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding high-performing schools like Lone Grove High School and Plainview High School. Dickson High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students ranking relatively well, but Native American students and students with low socioeconomic status performing significantly lower.

Dickson High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (44.59%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. Addressing these issues and learning from the successes of nearby high-performing schools could help Dickson High School improve and better serve its diverse student community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4762 State Highway 199
       Ardmore, OK  73401-3401


(580) 226-0633

District: Dickson

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,712 Help


Feeder schools for Dickson High School:

Elementary:    Dickson Elementary School
    Dickson Upper Elementary School
Middle:    Dickson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
Two or more races:
21.1%
American Indian:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dickson High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dickson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dickson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), two or more races (21.1%), American Indian (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dickson High School is 22.6. (See more...)
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Compare Dickson High School employs 16.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dickson High School is $12,712.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dickson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dickson:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickson 132nd of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dickson High School

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Rank History for all students at Dickson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 76.51 74th 428 82.7%
2010 62.56 152nd 431 64.7%
2011 59.45 172nd 424 59.4%
2015 74.27 105th 449 76.6%
2016 57.84 103rd 251 59.0%
2017 35.59 136th 197 31.0%
2021 26.29 239th 307 22.1%
2022 40.23 216th 350 38.3%
2023 58.19 159th 439 63.8%
See the entire list of Oklahoma High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Dickson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.15 156th 184 15.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.13 175th 187 6.4%
2023 34.81 259th 380 31.8%
See the entire list of Best Oklahoma High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dickson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.66 87th 353 75.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dickson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.75 190th 355 46.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Dickson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.78 137th 187 26.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dickson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.73 172nd 196 12.2%
2022 20.76 181st 210 13.8%
2023 56.27 144th 350 58.9%
See the entire list of Best Oklahoma High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dickson High School Test Scores
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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, September 3, 2009

Open Quote I loved being at Dickson the people are so caring and it's an amazing school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dickson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 229 4 0 1 69 n/a n/a 0 303
1989 234 6 2 3 34 n/a n/a 0 279
1990 220 4 1 1 30 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 285 11 2 1 52 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 274 7 5 0 56 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 280 3 1 3 67 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 254 5 2 2 74 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 226 1 1 4 79 n/a n/a 0 311
1996 226 1 1 4 79 n/a n/a 0 311
1997 248 6 0 3 74 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 258 7 0 7 70 n/a n/a 0 342
1999 259 4 0 9 76 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 285 6 0 8 79 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 287 11 0 4 80 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 286 12 0 2 96 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 286 12 0 2 96 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 264 8 1 4 105 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 268 5 1 2 102 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 272 4 1 10 100 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 248 3 0 11 122 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 273 2 0 8 112 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 269 1 0 8 109 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 266 7 1 11 114 n/a n/a 0 399
2011 261 10 2 13 121 0 0 0 407
2012 264 5 1 13 119 0 5 0 407
2013 263 5 2 13 105 0 8 0 396
2014 266 3 1 10 106 0 10 0 396
2015 260 3 2 7 105 0 19 0 396
2016 246 6 3 8 92 0 20 0 375
2017 219 4 2 11 92 0 32 0 360
2018 224 5 1 14 87 0 30 0 361
2019 236 5 0 15 91 0 28 0 375
2020 231 5 1 28 61 0 50 0 376
2021 221 2 3 25 65 0 47 0 363
2022 212 4 3 38 66 0 53 0 376
2023 203 4 2 36 61 0 64 0 370
2024 202 4 1 35 54 0 79 0 375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dickson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 25.0 12.1 n/a
1989 279 27.0 10.3 n/a
1990 256 28.0 9.1 n/a
1991 351 26.4 13.2 n/a
1992 342 26.9 12.7 18.1
1993 354 27.0 13.1 13
1994 337 25.3 13.3 23.1
1995 311 22.0 14.1 27.7
1996 311 22.0 14.1 27.7
1997 331 24.0 13.8 24.8
1998 342 25.8 13.3 24
1999 348 28.5 12.2 40.5
2000 378 27.4 13.8 37.8
2001 382 29.3 13.0 44.2
2002 396 29.5 13.4 42.7
2003 396 29.5 13.4 42.7
2004 382 17.5 21.8 40.6
2005 378 21.0 18.0 43.1
2006 387 24.5 15.8 42.9
2007 384 25.8 14.9 44
2008 395 25.8 15.3 42
2009 387 26.0 14.9 45.2
2010 399 24.3 16.4 48.9
2011 407 23.4 17.3 47.9
2012 407 25.0 16.2 56
2013 396 24.7 16.0 52.5
2014 396 27.5 14.4 46.5
2015 396 25.0 15.8 46.7
2016 375 25.0 15.0 50.9
2017 360 20.5 17.4 46.9
2018 361 19.9 18.0 46.8
2019 375 21.8 17.1 48.3
2020 376 21.1 17.7 49.2
2021 363 18.0 20.0 46.6
2022 376 18.0 20.8 47.9
2023 370 18.0 20.5 44.6
2024 375 16.5 22.6 57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dickson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 25.0 12.1 n/a
1989 279 27.0 10.3 n/a
1990 256 28.0 9.1 n/a
1991 351 26.4 13.2 n/a
1992 342 26.9 12.7 18.1
1993 354 27.0 13.1 13
1994 337 25.3 13.3 23.1
1995 311 22.0 14.1 27.7
1996 311 22.0 14.1 27.7
1997 331 24.0 13.8 24.8
1998 342 25.8 13.3 24
1999 348 28.5 12.2 40.5
2000 378 27.4 13.8 37.8
2001 382 29.3 13.0 44.2
2002 396 29.5 13.4 42.7
2003 396 29.5 13.4 42.7
2004 382 17.5 21.8 40.6
2005 378 21.0 18.0 43.1
2006 387 24.5 15.8 42.9
2007 384 25.8 14.9 44
2008 395 25.8 15.3 42
2009 387 26.0 14.9 45.2
2010 399 24.3 16.4 48.9
2011 407 23.4 17.3 47.9
2012 407 25.0 16.2 56
2013 396 24.7 16.0 52.5
2014 396 27.5 14.4 46.5
2015 396 25.0 15.8 46.7
2016 375 25.0 15.0 50.9
2017 360 20.5 17.4 46.9
2018 361 19.9 18.0 46.8
2019 375 21.8 17.1 48.3
2020 376 21.1 17.7 49.2
2021 363 18.0 20.0 46.6
2022 376 18.0 20.8 47.9
2023 370 18.0 20.5 44.6
2024 375 16.5 22.6 57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dickson High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,930
2020 $10,147
2021 $9,860
2022 $11,725
2023 $12,712

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dickson High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375370
 1.3%
African American54
 20%
American Indian9161
 33%
Asian02
Hispanic1536
 140%
Pacific Islander00
White236203
 14%
Two or More Races2864
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%44.6%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dickson High School

Students at Dickson High School are 54% White, 21% Two or more races, 14% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Dickson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dickson Elementary School
Elementary : Dickson Upper Elementary School
Middle : Dickson Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Dickson High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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