North Dorchester High School

Summary:

North Dorchester High School is a public high school in Hurlock, Maryland, serving 572 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Dorchester High School has a predominantly white student population, with 58.39% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the nearby Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, which has a majority African American student population. Academically, North Dorchester High School's performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 38.9% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 5.6% proficient or better in Algebra I. The school also has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

In comparison, nearby schools like Easton High and Colonel Richardson High School have lower free and reduced lunch rates and better academic performance. North Dorchester High School's declining statewide ranking, from 74th out of 180 Maryland high schools in 2016-2017 to 118th out of 127 in 2022-2023, suggests that the school faces significant challenges in supporting its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population and improving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5875 Cloverdale Road
       Hurlock, MD  21643


(410) 943-4511

District: Dorchester County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,608 Help


Feeder schools for North Dorchester High School:

Elementary:    Hurlock Elementary School
    Vienna Elementary School
    Warwick Elementary School
Middle:    North Dorchester Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
African American:
24.1%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Dorchester High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.78. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Dorchester High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), African American (24.1%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Dorchester High School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare North Dorchester High School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Dorchester High School is $18,608.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Dorchester High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dorchester County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester County Public Schools 18th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Dorchester High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.62 129th 201 35.8%
2005 43.43 119th 204 41.7%
2006 38.66 136th 204 33.3%
2007 49.42 116th 209 44.5%
2008 63.34 107th 214 50.0%
2009 57.88 124th 213 41.8%
2010 49.57 144th 220 34.5%
2011 36.68 130th 183 29.0%
2012 18.51 157th 187 16.0%
2013 9.93 171st 185 7.6%
2014 44.74 160th 231 30.7%
2015 47.26 133rd 233 42.9%
2016 42.15 137th 233 41.2%
2017 51.41 74th 180 58.9%
2018 35.22 104th 197 47.2%
2019 29.77 110th 138 20.3%
2022 35.57 126th 225 44.0%
2023 20.78 118th 127 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Dorchester High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 260 199 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 242 172 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1991 237 155 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1992 276 152 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 268 158 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 276 161 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 318 142 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 318 142 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 341 161 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 354 164 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 339 174 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 356 188 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 346 191 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 348 195 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2003 348 195 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2004 378 204 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2005 402 218 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 406 207 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 391 192 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 354 173 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 330 175 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 315 168 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 334 140 7 27 4 0 26 0 538
2012 354 126 5 21 5 0 28 0 539
2013 343 114 1 23 2 0 27 0 510
2014 336 102 1 23 2 0 26 0 490
2015 333 104 1 21 1 0 33 0 493
2016 327 99 1 30 0 0 32 0 489
2017 323 96 2 32 0 0 36 0 489
2018 310 110 4 36 0 0 26 0 486
2019 319 108 4 34 0 0 31 0 496
2020 349 112 5 39 0 0 28 0 533
2021 386 122 9 42 0 0 31 0 590
2022 350 127 7 43 0 0 35 0 562
2023 334 138 8 53 0 0 39 0 572

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Dorchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 462 32.7 14.1 n/a
1990 419 28.7 14.5 15.3
1991 396 28.0 14.1 14.9
1992 431 25.5 16.9 21.1
1993 433 29.5 14.7 21
1994 439 28.1 15.6 24.6
1995 462 32.6 14.2 19.9
1996 462 32.6 14.2 19.9
1997 504 35.0 14.4 21.2
1998 523 33.4 15.7 19.1
1999 520 33.5 15.5 28.3
2000 557 30.0 18.6 30.7
2001 551 31.1 17.7 32.5
2002 555 30.1 18.4 37.7
2003 555 30.1 18.4 37.7
2004 592 31.6 18.7 41.7
2005 634 35.0 18.1 40.7
2006 631 35.0 18.0 39
2007 601 36.6 16.4 35.6
2008 551 41.1 13.4 37.6
2009 531 40.0 13.3 41.1
2010 509 38.0 13.3 41.8
2011 538 38.2 14.0 43.1
2012 539 37.2 14.4 46.2
2013 510 38.2 13.3 46.1
2014 490 39.2 12.4 44.7
2015 493 36.0 13.6 47.5
2016 489 37.0 13.2 49.3
2017 489 36.2 13.4 42.3
2018 486 38.2 12.7 100
2019 496 37.1 13.3 100
2020 533 40.0 13.3 100
2021 590 39.1 15.0 100
2022 562 35.5 15.8 100
2023 572 33.5 17.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Dorchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 462 32.7 14.1 n/a
1990 419 28.7 14.5 15.3
1991 396 28.0 14.1 14.9
1992 431 25.5 16.9 21.1
1993 433 29.5 14.7 21
1994 439 28.1 15.6 24.6
1995 462 32.6 14.2 19.9
1996 462 32.6 14.2 19.9
1997 504 35.0 14.4 21.2
1998 523 33.4 15.7 19.1
1999 520 33.5 15.5 28.3
2000 557 30.0 18.6 30.7
2001 551 31.1 17.7 32.5
2002 555 30.1 18.4 37.7
2003 555 30.1 18.4 37.7
2004 592 31.6 18.7 41.7
2005 634 35.0 18.1 40.7
2006 631 35.0 18.0 39
2007 601 36.6 16.4 35.6
2008 551 41.1 13.4 37.6
2009 531 40.0 13.3 41.1
2010 509 38.0 13.3 41.8
2011 538 38.2 14.0 43.1
2012 539 37.2 14.4 46.2
2013 510 38.2 13.3 46.1
2014 490 39.2 12.4 44.7
2015 493 36.0 13.6 47.5
2016 489 37.0 13.2 49.3
2017 489 36.2 13.4 42.3
2018 486 38.2 12.7 100
2019 496 37.1 13.3 100
2020 533 40.0 13.3 100
2021 590 39.1 15.0 100
2022 562 35.5 15.8 100
2023 572 33.5 17.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Dorchester High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,779 (10.9%) $14,468 (89.0%) $16,248
2020 $1,083 (6.4%) $15,941 (93.6%) $17,024
2021 $1,696 (10.2%) $14,908 (89.8%) $16,604
2022 $1,138 (6.9%) $15,277 (93.1%) $16,415
2023 $2,260 (12.1%) $16,348 (87.9%) $18,608

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Dorchester High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 138 High schoolsRanks 118th of 127 High schools
 13.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496572
 15.3%
African American108138
 27.8%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic3453
 55.9%
Pacific Islander00
White319334
 4.7%
Two or More Races3139
 25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Dorchester High School

North Dorchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hurlock Elementary School
Elementary : Vienna Elementary School
Elementary : Warwick Elementary School
Middle : North Dorchester Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 572 students attended North Dorchester High School.

Students at North Dorchester High School are 58% White, 24% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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