The John Dickinson School in Wilmington, Delaware on DonorsChoose

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About this school

The John Dickinson School is a suburban public school in Wilmington, Delaware that is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District. It serves 1,189 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.5:1. Its teachers have had 50 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 12

1,189 Students

58 Teachers

1801 Milltown Rd

Wilmington, DE 19808 View local requests

http://redclay.schoolwires.net/dickinson

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The John Dickinson School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

59%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

The John Dickinson School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 22, 2026

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