Serving 784 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 25%). 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (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%)
- 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 784 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge-south Dorchester High School is 0.60, 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
#913 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
57%
33%
White
26%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
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 #913 out of 1,347 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 25% 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 78%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cambridge-south Dorchester High School?
784 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, 26% of students are White, 10% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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