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Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

2475 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 21613 · (410) 228-9224 · Dorchester County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL811 STUDENTS
Enrollment
811
High
DISTRICT 669 · STATE 1,185
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 54%
Community
3
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
290
Grade 10
207
Grade 11
183
Grade 12
131
Student demographics
White
19724%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
9612%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 24%
Black
46057%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 32%
Asian
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
486%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
42452%
Female
38347%

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Test scores

MCAP 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 3-4)
English Language Arts
34.5%
MD avg 50.6% . +4.9pp since 2023
Math
10.0%
MD avg 34.8% . +0.0pp since 2023

What this means: On the MCAP, Maryland's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 10 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Maryland schools, those numbers are about 51 and 35. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2023, while math scores have held steady.

Source: MCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
811
+14 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 14.2:1
% White
24%
was 43%
% Hispanic
12%
was 6%
% Black
57%
was 46%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is an intimate 9-12 campus in Cambridge, Maryland, one of the schools within Dorchester County Public Schools. The school hosts 811 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Maryland's public schools average about 1,185 students each, so Cambridge-South Dorchester High School sits 32% below that benchmark.

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is one of 11 schools operated by Dorchester County Public Schools, a district that instructs 4,586 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Cambridge-South Dorchester High School lists that 57% of the student body identifies as Black. The remainder reads as 24% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. By comparison, Dorchester County as a whole is about 25% Black, so the school skews visibly more Black than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Cambridge-South Dorchester High School logs 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.3:1, putting Cambridge-South Dorchester High School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, census data for Dorchester County shows median household earnings sit near $61,839, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Dorchester County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,586 students), of which Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is one.

The closest other public school is Maple Elementary School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School operates from a town-center location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School has changed only slightly, going from 797 students in 2018 to 811 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 43% to 24% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 14.2:1 in 2018 to 16.7:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Cambridge-South Dorchester High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Dorchester County at a glance

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Population
32,754
Census ACS
Median income
$61,839
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
4,586 students

Quick facts

School name
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
District
Dorchester County Public Schools
Address
2475 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone
(410) 228-9224
County
Dorchester County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
811
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
240030000612
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
Other schools in Cambridge
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
How many students attend Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School enrolls approximately 811 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Cambridge-South Dorchester High School serve?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
Approximately 16.7:1 students per teacher at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School.
What is the student diversity at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
Student demographics at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School are roughly 24% White, 12% Hispanic, 57% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is overseen by Dorchester County Public Schools in Dorchester County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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