North Dorchester High School

Dorchester County Public Schools
5875 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
572 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North Dorchester High School, located in the rural community of Hurlock, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in Dorchester County. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on being a cornerstone of its community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond the classroom, North Dorchester High School emphasizes holistic student development through a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, the institution encourages students to become responsible, productive citizens. With its dedication to both academic achievement and personal growth, the school strives to empower its student body to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving world while maintaining the close-knit traditions of its rural setting.
572
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    334 (58.4 %)
  • Black
    138 (24.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (9.3 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (6.8 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4 %)
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)943-4511
Website: http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/high-schools/north-dorchester
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
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 9 175
Grade 10 135
Grade 11 145
Grade 12 117
Gender Ratio