William L Dickinson High School
Reported Enrollment
2,024
students
District
Jersey City Public Schools
County Context Score
60/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2 PALISADE AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306
School District
Jersey City Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 340783002780
- District ID
- 3407830
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,024 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
William L Dickinson High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Hudson County has 129 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 39 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What William L Dickinson High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Jersey City Public Schools, Hudson County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for William L Dickinson High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Jersey City Public Schools.
2,024 students
William L Dickinson High School reports 2,024 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 24 other high schools in Hudson County with enrollment data, 20 report fewer students and 4 report more. The peer median is 683 students.
25 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 701 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
39 district schools
Jersey City Public Schools lists 26 primary, 4 middle, 8 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
26
Middle
4
High
8
Other
1
Nearby context inside Jersey City Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is William L Dickinson High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Jersey City Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for William L Dickinson High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the William L Dickinson High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare William L Dickinson High School with nearby schools?
William L Dickinson High School should be compared with 25 high schools in Hudson County, plus other schools in Jersey City Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for William L Dickinson High School?
Before using William L Dickinson High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Jersey City Public Schools.
Part of Jersey City Public Schools
William L Dickinson High School is one of 39 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 25,395 students across 39 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
39
Reported Enrollment
25,395
39 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Academy I6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Liberty High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Middle School # 46–8 · MiddleListed only
- Henry Snyder High School9–12 · HighListed only
- James J Ferris High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Lincoln High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Dr Ronald McNair High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Frank R Conwell SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dr. Michael Conti SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Charles E. Trefurt SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Kearny High School
Memorial High School
North Bergen High School
Bayonne High School
James J Ferris High School
Hudson County Schools
County Context Score
60/100
County-level composite across 129 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.