- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, MD
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240030000612
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge-South Dorchester High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cambridge, MD.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 240030000612 · Cambridge, MD High · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 17.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Dorchester High School (526 students)
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- Sandy Hill Ele
Sandy Hill Elementary
393 students
What this shows Cambridge-South Dorchester High School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge-South Dorchester High School compares
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dorchester High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge-South Dorchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~811 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
How many students attend Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School has 811 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is 17.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
100.0% of students at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge-South Dorchester High School?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge-South Dorchester High School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge-South Dorchester High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cambridge, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates North Dorchester High School (526 students), Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students), and Maple Elementary School (483 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.