Serving 811 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge-south Dorchester High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School serves the west part of its school district in Cambridge, MD, covering an area of approximately 302.5 square miles. Families typically drive between 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 12.8 miles and the furthest edge located 29.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
811 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
57%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #938 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Cambridge-south Dorchester High School?
811 students attend Cambridge-south Dorchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cambridge-south Dorchester High School part of?
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is part of Dorchester County School District.
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