Stephen Decatur High School

Stephen Decatur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9913 Seahawk Rd,  Berlin, MD
Worcester County Public Schools
3.8
5.0
1,403 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
65.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
14.3%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
74.4%
Hispanic
8.9%
Black
8.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 261 Students
Salisbury University 257 Students
Towson University 152 Students
University of Delaware 84 Students
Wor-Wic Community College 83 Students
Loyola University Maryland 71 Students
Virginia Tech 60 Students
James Madison University 56 Students
Temple University 55 Students
McDaniel College 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 102 Students
Biology 65 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 25 Students
Environmental Science 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 156 Reviews
5.0 Alum
12/11/2024
Stephen Decatur does a good job overall preparing students for college. It is up to the students to take advantage of the opportunities provided at Decatur. The teachers and administration care about the students and want to see them find success.
4.0 Alum
6/9/2024
Diversity is not really existent at Stephen Decatur, especially considering that if you are a minority, you will experience bullying and the administration will not do anything to help.
4.0 Alum
10/18/2023
Stephen Decatur High School was a pretty decent high school. Not the best, but it is a generally safe and good school as long as you involve yourself as a parent.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
12/8/2024
best school 10/10 i like coach coleman
5.0 parent
10/1/2011
I have put three daughters and now two grandsons through Stephen Decatur High School and it is the best of the public schools, tops in the state of Maryland. I prefer this school over the private schools with a top notch education system. Well rounded, the counselors are the best and the teachers ha...

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Stephen Decatur High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Berlin, MD, in the Berlin neighborhood, and is served by the Worcester County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Stephen Decatur High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $514,753. Discover additional schools in the area, like Worcester Preparatory School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, Berlin Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Berlin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stephen Decatur High School.

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