At a glance
Reported students
526
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
North Dorchester High School: 526 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about North Dorchester High School
North Dorchester High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hurlock. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Dorchester County Public Schools. NCES reports 526 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.8%) and Black (23%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Dorchester High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.8%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black23%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
High · Grades 09–12
811 reported students
Dorchester County Career and Technology Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Mace's Lane Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
Maple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
North Dorchester Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
414 reported students
Sandy Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Public schools near North Dorchester High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dorchester Middle School Middle · Dorchester County Public Schools | 06–08 | 414 | 0.2 mi |
| Hurlock Elementary School Elementary · Dorchester County Public Schools | PK–05 | 391 | 3 mi |
| Warwick Elementary School Elementary · Dorchester County Public Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 4.1 mi |
| Vienna Elementary School Elementary · Dorchester County Public Schools | PK–05 | 183 | 7.3 mi |
| Preston Elementary School Elementary · Caroline County Public Schools | PK–05 | 381 | 8.7 mi |
| Federalsburg Elementary School Elementary · Caroline County Public Schools | PK–05 | 415 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Dorchester High School
What grades does North Dorchester High School serve?
North Dorchester High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dorchester County Public Schools.
How many students attend North Dorchester High School?
North Dorchester High School reported 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 562 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Dorchester High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 526 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Dorchester High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Dorchester High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dorchester County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is North Dorchester High School in?
North Dorchester High School is part of Dorchester County Public Schools, based in Cambridge, MD, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Dorchester High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Dorchester Middle School (0.2 mi), Hurlock Elementary School (3 mi), Warwick Elementary School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.