- William L Dickinson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than James J Ferris High School (498 vs. 308).
- William L Dickinson High School reported a higher ap enrollment than James J Ferris High School (177 vs. 46).
- William L Dickinson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than James J Ferris High School (321 vs. 232).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
William L Dickinson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than James J Ferris High School (321 vs. 232).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
William L Dickinson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than James J Ferris High School (498 vs. 308).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
William L Dickinson High School reported a higher ap enrollment than James J Ferris High School (177 vs. 46).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
James J Ferris High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than William L Dickinson High School (77 vs. 33).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
William L Dickinson High School reported a higher students per counselor than James J Ferris High School (292.2:1 vs. 216.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
James J Ferris High School
$27,184.34
William L Dickinson High School
$27,184.34
Local revenue share
James J Ferris High School
48.6%
William L Dickinson High School
48.6%
State revenue share
James J Ferris High School
44.5%
William L Dickinson High School
44.5%
Federal revenue share
James J Ferris High School
6.9%
William L Dickinson High School
6.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James J Ferris High School
25.8%
William L Dickinson High School
25.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hudson County
$90,032
Hudson County
$90,032
Poverty rate
Hudson County
14.8%
Hudson County
14.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hudson County
47.9%
Hudson County
47.9%
Unemployment rate
Hudson County
4.2%
Hudson County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.