- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Berlin, MD
Stephen Decatur High
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Decatur High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240072001335
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Decatur High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Decatur High has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Berlin, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Stephen Decatur High held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 240072001335 · Berlin, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,462 enr · 16.8:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students)
Stephen Decatur High held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Stephen Decatur High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stephen Decatur High
1,462 students
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur Middle
665 students
- Showell Elemen
Showell Elementary
638 students
- Berlin Interme
Berlin Intermediate
613 students
- Ocean City Ele 566
Ocean City Elementary
566 students
- Buckingham Ele 518
Buckingham Elementary
518 students
What this shows Stephen Decatur High reports 1,462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Decatur High compares
Stephen Decatur High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,462
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$22,643
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Stephen Decatur High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Worcester County Public Schools reports $22,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen Decatur High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckingham Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Decatur High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Decatur High
How many students attend Stephen Decatur High?
Stephen Decatur High has 1,462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berlin, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,431 (2022-23) → 1,403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur High is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephen Decatur High?
39.9% of students at Stephen Decatur High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Decatur High?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Decatur High is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Berlin, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Decatur High?
Stephen Decatur High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Stephen Decatur High rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Stephen Decatur High, Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students), Showell Elementary (638 students), and Berlin Intermediate (613 students). See the Worcester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.