Stephen Decatur High School serves 1,369 students in grades 9-12.
Stephen Decatur High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stephen Decatur High School's student population of 1,369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stephen Decatur High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur High School is 0.41, 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
#31 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
9%
34%
White
76%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Decatur High School's ranking?
Stephen Decatur High School is ranked #31 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephen Decatur High School?
The graduation rate of Stephen Decatur High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stephen Decatur High School?
1,369 students attend Stephen Decatur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Stephen Decatur High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Decatur High School?
Stephen Decatur High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen Decatur High School offer ?
Stephen Decatur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen Decatur High School part of?
Stephen Decatur High School is part of Worcester County Public Schools School District.
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