Is Stephen Decatur High a good school?

Stephen Decatur High ranks 71 st of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stephen Decatur High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,431 students attended Stephen Decatur High.

What is the racial makeup of Stephen Decatur High?

Students at Stephen Decatur High are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Stephen Decatur High?

Stephen Decatur High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Buckingham Elementary Elementary : Ocean City Elementary Elementary : Showell Elementary Middle : Berlin Intermediate Middle : Stephen Decatur Middle

Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin MD

Performance Trends

Compare Details Stephen Decatur High ranks better than 51.4% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Worcester County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stephen Decatur High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Stephen Decatur High has the largest high school student body size in the Worcester County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (8.9%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Worcester County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur High is 16.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Worcester County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Stephen Decatur High employs 87 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephen Decatur High is $20,623, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Worcester County Public Schools District!

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SchoolDigger ranks Stephen Decatur High 71^st of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Stephen Decatur High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Worcester County Public Schools 4^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Stephen Decatur High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	47.81	91^st	201	54.7%
2005	49.16	108^th	204	47.1%
2006	61.09	75^th	204	63.2%
2007	56.47	99^th	209	52.6%
2008	68.15	92^nd	214	57.0%
2009	65.19	105^th	213	50.7%
2010	65.70	99^th	220	55.0%
2011	62.17	85^th	183	53.6%
2012	63.88	81^st	187	56.7%
2013	58.89	95^th	185	48.6%
2014	71.25	81^st	231	64.9%
2015	67.60	49^th	233	79.0%
2016	73.09	30^th	233	87.1%
2017	59.69	55^th	180	69.4%
2018	72.03	26^th	197	86.8%
2019	63.94	40^th	138	71.0%
2021	41.06	24^th	32	25.0%
2022	52.05	62^nd	225	72.4%
2023	50.20	56^th	127	55.9%
2024	45.47	71^st	146	51.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Stephen Decatur High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.65	29^th	35	17.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Stephen Decatur High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.21	14^th	14	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Stephen Decatur High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.39	34^th	40	15.0%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stephen Decatur High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	650	162	17	10	0	n/a	n/a	839
1990	642	163	23	18	0	n/a	n/a	846
1991	639	173	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	832
1992	638	175	10	14	0	n/a	n/a	837
1993	679	193	16	7	0	n/a	n/a	895
1994	699	209	17	13	0	n/a	n/a	938
1995	767	223	22	7	1	n/a	n/a	1020
1996	767	223	22	7	1	n/a	n/a	1020
1997	816	232	17	10	1	n/a	n/a	1076
1998	830	251	26	4	0	n/a	n/a	1111
1999	897	245	21	6	1	n/a	n/a	1170
2000	973	252	15	8	0	n/a	n/a	1248
2001	1001	226	13	10	1	n/a	n/a	1251
2002	1062	210	10	20	0	n/a	n/a	1302
2003	1062	210	10	20	0	n/a	n/a	1302
2004	1143	196	12	23	0	n/a	n/a	1374
2005	1147	200	6	30	1	n/a	n/a	1384
2006	1140	197	9	43	0	n/a	n/a	1389
2007	1176	193	14	52	1	n/a	n/a	1436
2008	1131	190	16	50	2	n/a	n/a	1389
2009	1136	180	18	51	5	n/a	n/a	1390
2010	1162	193	12	58	8	n/a	n/a	1433
2011	1137	185	16	69	7	0	22	1436
2012	1103	163	21	69	7	0	36	1399
2013	1047	157	23	63	6	0	45	1341
2014	1046	143	22	50	4	0	51	1316
2015	1026	137	24	61	3	0	48	1299
2016	1054	147	27	71	5	2	40	1346
2017	1048	159	24	74	6	0	40	1351
2018	1012	158	31	89	3	1	54	1348
2019	1040	151	24	90	2	3	53	1363
2020	1015	137	23	96	1	1	55	1328
2021	1046	121	25	105	1	1	70	1369
2022	1087	129	25	118	1	0	84	1444
2023	1064	126	22	127	4	0	88	1431

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

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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 Stephen Decatur High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	839	51.3	16.3	n/a
1990	846	51.5	16.4	8.4
1991	832	53.5	15.5	9.9
1992	837	52.5	15.9	16.4
1993	895	53.5	16.7	15.3
1994	938	53.5	17.5	17.1
1995	1020	57.1	17.9	15.9
1996	1020	57.1	17.9	15.9
1997	1076	59.0	18.2	18.7
1998	1111	61.0	18.2	17.9
1999	1170	61.0	19.2	19.2
2000	1248	64.5	19.3	19.1
2001	1251	68.5	18.3	19.5
2002	1302	69.5	18.7	20.5
2003	1302	69.5	18.7	20.5
2004	1374	77.7	17.7	21.7
2005	1384	81.0	17.1	22.6
2006	1389	83.0	16.7	20.5
2007	1436	84.5	17.0	21
2008	1389	90.5	15.3	20.3
2009	1390	90.5	15.4	22.2
2010	1433	88.9	16.1	26.1
2011	1436	87.9	16.3	26.9
2012	1399	88.9	15.7	28.4
2013	1341	88.9	15.0	29.2
2014	1316	84.9	15.4	29
2015	1299	86.0	15.1	29.2
2016	1346	86.0	15.6	28.9
2017	1351	84.5	15.9	33.4
2018	1348	84.5	15.9	32.3
2019	1363	86.0	15.8	30.6
2020	1328	86.4	15.3	29.6
2021	1369	87.0	15.7	31.7
2022	1444	87.0	16.5	32.5
2023	1431	87.0	16.4	42.3

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 Stephen Decatur High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	839	51.3	16.3	n/a
1990	846	51.5	16.4	8.4
1991	832	53.5	15.5	9.9
1992	837	52.5	15.9	16.4
1993	895	53.5	16.7	15.3
1994	938	53.5	17.5	17.1
1995	1020	57.1	17.9	15.9
1996	1020	57.1	17.9	15.9
1997	1076	59.0	18.2	18.7
1998	1111	61.0	18.2	17.9
1999	1170	61.0	19.2	19.2
2000	1248	64.5	19.3	19.1
2001	1251	68.5	18.3	19.5
2002	1302	69.5	18.7	20.5
2003	1302	69.5	18.7	20.5
2004	1374	77.7	17.7	21.7
2005	1384	81.0	17.1	22.6
2006	1389	83.0	16.7	20.5
2007	1436	84.5	17.0	21
2008	1389	90.5	15.3	20.3
2009	1390	90.5	15.4	22.2
2010	1433	88.9	16.1	26.1
2011	1436	87.9	16.3	26.9
2012	1399	88.9	15.7	28.4
2013	1341	88.9	15.0	29.2
2014	1316	84.9	15.4	29
2015	1299	86.0	15.1	29.2
2016	1346	86.0	15.6	28.9
2017	1351	84.5	15.9	33.4
2018	1348	84.5	15.9	32.3
2019	1363	86.0	15.8	30.6
2020	1328	86.4	15.3	29.6
2021	1369	87.0	15.7	31.7
2022	1444	87.0	16.5	32.5
2023	1431	87.0	16.4	42.3

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 Stephen Decatur High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$686 (4.4%)	$14,832 (95.6%)	$15,518
2020	$589 (3.6%)	$15,769 (96.4%)	$16,358
2021	$884 (5.4%)	$15,384 (94.6%)	$16,268
2022	$1,045 (6.3%)	$15,539 (93.7%)	$16,584
2023	$3,898 (18.9%)	$16,725 (81.1%)	$20,623

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephen Decatur High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 56^th of 127 High schools	15.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1363	1431	5%
African American	151	126	16.6%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	24	22	8.3%
Hispanic	90	127	41.1%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	1040	1064	2.3%
Two or More Races	53	88	66%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	42.3%	11.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stephen Decatur High	Public	9-12	9913 Seahawk Rd	Berlin	21811	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 641-2171	1,431	87	16.4	42.3%	1,064 (74.4%)	126 (8.8%)	127 (8.9%)	22 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (6.1%)	45.5	71^st of 146 public high schools	51.4%		50.2	56^th of 127 public high schools	55.9%	15	23.2	72.2	72.2	21.3	32.8	19.1	$20,623	$3,898	$16,725
Snow Hill High	Public	9-12	305 S Church St	Snow Hill	21863	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5270	348	32	10.8	55.2%	215 (61.8%)	78 (22.4%)	20 (5.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.2%)	46.4	66^th of 146 public high schools	54.8%		45.6	71^st of 127 public high schools	44.1%	5	24.7	76.1	76.1	20.8	32.8	25.0	$29,078	$2,712	$26,366

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