Serving 562 students in grades 9-12, North Dorchester High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Dorchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Dorchester High School's student population of 562 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Dorchester High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Dorchester High School is 0.56, 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
#131 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
23%
33%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Dorchester High School's ranking?
North Dorchester High School is ranked #131 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Dorchester High School often compared to?
North Dorchester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge-south Dorchester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Dorchester High School?
The graduation rate of North Dorchester High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Dorchester High School?
562 students attend North Dorchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of North Dorchester High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% 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 North Dorchester High School?
North Dorchester High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Dorchester High School offer ?
North Dorchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Dorchester High School part of?
North Dorchester High School is part of Dorchester County Public Schools School District.
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