Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge-south Dorchester High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School's student population of 795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
54%
33%
White
29%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge-south Dorchester High School's ranking?
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is ranked #383 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cambridge-south Dorchester High School often compared to?
Cambridge-south Dorchester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Dorchester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cambridge-south Dorchester High School?
795 students attend Cambridge-south Dorchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School?
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cambridge-south Dorchester High School offer ?
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambridge-south Dorchester High School part of?
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is part of Dorchester County Public Schools School District.
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