Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Dorchester County Public Schools
2475 Cambridge Beltway
Cambridge, MD 21613
784 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, located in Cambridge, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in Dorchester County. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes student growth by fostering an environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with career and technical education (CTE) pathways, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community by promoting school spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By utilizing its location on the Eastern Shore, Cambridge-South Dorchester focuses on building a supportive school culture that encourages civic responsibility and personal development. Through its website and community involvement, the institution maintains a focus on transparency and communication, ensuring that families and students remain engaged with the school’s ongoing academic and extracurricular successes.
784
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    448 (57.1 %)
  • White
    204 (26.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    77 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dorchester County Public Schools
Phone: (410)228-9224
Website: http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/high-schools/cambridge-south-dorchester
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 321
Grade 10 202
Grade 11 140
Grade 12 121
Gender Ratio