North Dorchester High School
School Overview
North Dorchester High School is a public school located in Hurlock, Maryland. It is a school in Dorchester County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 486 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 35 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 486 students are attending North Dorchester High School. By gender, there are 234 and 252 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
North Dorchester High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 85 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| White | 69 | 20 | 49 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 85 | 23 | 62 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 35 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for North Dorchester High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 97.1% of teachers are certified. 94.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 35 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 34 | 97.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 5.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 243 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 13,183 Households |
| Population | 31,556 |
| Male | 15,177 |
| Female | 16,961 |
| Child Population | 8,618 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,747 Units |
| Average House Value | $183,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $879 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.00% |
| Average Household Income | $52,917 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.59% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
North Dorchester High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 69 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 207 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at North Dorchester High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 69 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 48 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 207 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
In Dorchester County Public Schools, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.